Heavy words lightly thrown: the reason behind the rhyme

Nursery rhymes are rarely as innocent as they seem--there is a wealth of concealed meaning in our familiar childhood verse. More than a century after Queen Victoria decided that children were better off without the full story, London librarian Roberts brings the truth to light. He traces the origins...

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1. Verfasser: Roberts, Chris (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York Gotham Books © 2005
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Zusammenfassung:Nursery rhymes are rarely as innocent as they seem--there is a wealth of concealed meaning in our familiar childhood verse. More than a century after Queen Victoria decided that children were better off without the full story, London librarian Roberts brings the truth to light. He traces the origins of the subtle phrases and antiquated references, revealing religious hatred, political subversion, and sexual innuendo. A history lesson that makes astonishing connections to contemporary popular culture, this book is for Anglophiles, parents, history buffs, and anyone who has ever wondered about the origins of rhymes. The book features a glossary of slang and historical terms, and silhouettes of Mother Goose characters to accompany the rhymes.--From publisher description
Beschreibung:Originally published: Great Britain: Granta Books, 2004
Beschreibung:xx, 202 Seiten Illustrationen 20 cm
ISBN:1592401309

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