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Title:
Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales
A Sequel to the Nursery Rhymes of England
Note: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
David Edwards and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
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produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales" by J. O. Halliwell-Phillipps is a collection of traditional nursery rhymes and tales written in the mid-19th century. This anthology serves as a sequel to "The Nursery Rhymes of England," aiming to preserve the rich heritage of children's literature that might otherwise be lost. The collection encapsulates various themes from whimsical adventures to moral lessons, showcasing the charm and importance of folklore in childhood development. The opening of the work includes a heartfelt preface emphasizing the significance of retaining traditional nursery literature over modern, "prosaic" storytelling. The author passionately argues that these simple tales and rhymes can ignite the imagination and nourish moral character in children. Following the preface, the text introduces a range of nursery tales, each steeped in cultural references and reflecting societal values of the time. Through narratives like "Teeny-Tiny" and "Chicken-Licken," Halliwell-Phillipps offers not just entertainment for young readers, but also insights into the historical roots and similarities of these stories across cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889
EBook No.: 35707
Published: Mar 30, 2011
Downloads: 306
Language: English
Subject: Children's stories, English
Subject: Nursery rhymes, English
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales
A Sequel to the Nursery Rhymes of England
Note: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
David Edwards and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales" by J. O. Halliwell-Phillipps is a collection of traditional nursery rhymes and tales written in the mid-19th century. This anthology serves as a sequel to "The Nursery Rhymes of England," aiming to preserve the rich heritage of children's literature that might otherwise be lost. The collection encapsulates various themes from whimsical adventures to moral lessons, showcasing the charm and importance of folklore in childhood development. The opening of the work includes a heartfelt preface emphasizing the significance of retaining traditional nursery literature over modern, "prosaic" storytelling. The author passionately argues that these simple tales and rhymes can ignite the imagination and nourish moral character in children. Following the preface, the text introduces a range of nursery tales, each steeped in cultural references and reflecting societal values of the time. Through narratives like "Teeny-Tiny" and "Chicken-Licken," Halliwell-Phillipps offers not just entertainment for young readers, but also insights into the historical roots and similarities of these stories across cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889
EBook No.: 35707
Published: Mar 30, 2011
Downloads: 306
Language: English
Subject: Children's stories, English
Subject: Nursery rhymes, English
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.