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Title: Mother Goose for Grown Folks
Note: Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "Mother Goose for Grown Folks" by A. D. T. Whitney is a collection of poetic interpretations of traditional nursery rhymes, written in the late 19th century. This work revisits and reimagines these beloved childhood verses, infusing them with deeper reflections and morals tailored for an adult audience. The collection invites readers to explore themes of wisdom, folly, and the complexities of life through the lens of familiar characters and whimsical scenarios. At the start of the book, the introduction establishes the concept of Mother Goose as a wisdom figure, synthesizing various literary references to elaborate on her role in imparting lessons through simple, nursery language. The early verses set the tone, blending humor and satire while delving into profound truths hidden in childhood rhymes. Through playful yet thought-provoking retellings, such as the tales of Little Boy Blue and Humpty Dumpty, the opening portion establishes a framework for exploring adulthood’s challenges using the insights gleaned from childhood wisdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Whitney, A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train), 1824-1906
Illustrator: Hoppin, Augustus, 1828-1896
EBook No.: 45301
Published: Apr 1, 2014
Downloads: 132
Language: English
Subject: Nursery rhymes -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Mother Goose for Grown Folks
Note: Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "Mother Goose for Grown Folks" by A. D. T. Whitney is a collection of poetic interpretations of traditional nursery rhymes, written in the late 19th century. This work revisits and reimagines these beloved childhood verses, infusing them with deeper reflections and morals tailored for an adult audience. The collection invites readers to explore themes of wisdom, folly, and the complexities of life through the lens of familiar characters and whimsical scenarios. At the start of the book, the introduction establishes the concept of Mother Goose as a wisdom figure, synthesizing various literary references to elaborate on her role in imparting lessons through simple, nursery language. The early verses set the tone, blending humor and satire while delving into profound truths hidden in childhood rhymes. Through playful yet thought-provoking retellings, such as the tales of Little Boy Blue and Humpty Dumpty, the opening portion establishes a framework for exploring adulthood’s challenges using the insights gleaned from childhood wisdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Whitney, A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train), 1824-1906
Illustrator: Hoppin, Augustus, 1828-1896
EBook No.: 45301
Published: Apr 1, 2014
Downloads: 132
Language: English
Subject: Nursery rhymes -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.