The Nursery Rhyme Book by Andrew Lang and L. Leslie Brooke

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Editor Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912
Illustrator Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie), 1862-1940
Title The Nursery Rhyme Book
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Summary "The Nursery Rhyme Book" by Andrew Lang is a collection of timeless nursery rhymes and children’s songs compiled in the late 19th century. It features a wide variety of nursery rhymes, some with historical context and others purely whimsical, meant to evoke childhood memories and nostalgia for readers. The collection includes illustrations that complement the playful and lyrical nature of the rhymes, allowing new generations to enjoy them alongside the original charm of their historical origins. At the start of "The Nursery Rhyme Book," the editor Andrew Lang reflects on the power of nursery rhymes to evoke childhood memories, recounting personal experiences related to familiar verses like "Who Killed Cock Robin?" He notes the significance of these rhymes in passing cultural heritage from grandparents to grandchildren. The opening portion introduces the concept that while many of the origins of these rhymes are unknown, they have been shared and sung for centuries, capturing the essence of childhood joy and folklore intertwined with history. Alongside playful anecdotes about historical figures referenced in the rhymes, this introduction sets the stage for the collection that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Nursery rhymes
Category Text
EBook-No. 26197
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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