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Gossip by Fancine Prose

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This document discusses the nature and history of gossip. It notes that gossip has existed as long as language and serves to lessen cares and worries. While often seen negatively, the document argues that gossip ties people to past events and served as early oral tradition, similar to literature in keeping old stories alive. It also suggests that gossip provides initial moral education, though people prefer gossiping over being the subject of gossip themselves.

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Gossip 愆拆 擯拆 By Francine Prose (born April 1, 1947) is an American novelist, short story writer, essayist, and critic. She is a Visiting Professor of Literature at Bard College, and was formerly president of PEN American Center.
The writer asks a lady about Siamese Twins but the lady stresses to have some more amazing gossip. ChangandEng (18111874), brothers,borninSiam,now Thailand,traveled widelyformanyyearsandwerelabeledas The SiameseTwins. Duetothebrothers'fameandtherarityofthe condition, theterm"Siamesetwins"cametobe usedasasynonymforconjoinedtwins
Gossip is as old as the language is itself and it is the source of amusement. But it has not received its due acceptance from the civilized people. Gossip is considered as negative trait. However, it means to lesson the cares and worries of life. Gossip ties us to the past historical events.
The etymologically, the word gossip is Anglo-Saxon term Godsibbe for god parent and relative. In Renaissance its meaning widened friends and cronies (old intimate friends). Its meaning is rooted in our social structure.
Its better to name Gossip as oral tradition. Though its different than literature but there are few things similar to literature like it keep in touch with the old events and stories of the past.
Some people claim that Gossip is used to just criticize others and make fun for pleasure. But the writer says that it serves as the first step towards a moral education. Writer says that everyone wants to gossip but no one wants to become subject of Gossip.

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Gossip by Fancine Prose

  • 1. Gossip 愆拆 擯拆 By Francine Prose (born April 1, 1947) is an American novelist, short story writer, essayist, and critic. She is a Visiting Professor of Literature at Bard College, and was formerly president of PEN American Center.
  • 2. The writer asks a lady about Siamese Twins but the lady stresses to have some more amazing gossip. ChangandEng (18111874), brothers,borninSiam,now Thailand,traveled widelyformanyyearsandwerelabeledas The SiameseTwins. Duetothebrothers'fameandtherarityofthe condition, theterm"Siamesetwins"cametobe usedasasynonymforconjoinedtwins
  • 3. Gossip is as old as the language is itself and it is the source of amusement. But it has not received its due acceptance from the civilized people. Gossip is considered as negative trait. However, it means to lesson the cares and worries of life. Gossip ties us to the past historical events.
  • 4. The etymologically, the word gossip is Anglo-Saxon term Godsibbe for god parent and relative. In Renaissance its meaning widened friends and cronies (old intimate friends). Its meaning is rooted in our social structure.
  • 5. Its better to name Gossip as oral tradition. Though its different than literature but there are few things similar to literature like it keep in touch with the old events and stories of the past.
  • 6. Some people claim that Gossip is used to just criticize others and make fun for pleasure. But the writer says that it serves as the first step towards a moral education. Writer says that everyone wants to gossip but no one wants to become subject of Gossip.