Heavy words lightly thrown : the reason behind the rhyme
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New York : Gotham Books, ©2005.
Physical Desc
xx, 202 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
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Published
New York : Gotham Books, ©2005.
Format
Book
Language
English
UPC
09781592401307
Notes
General Note
Originally published: Great Britain: Granta Books, 2004.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
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.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Roberts, C. (2005). Heavy words lightly thrown: the reason behind the rhyme . Gotham Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Roberts, Chris. 2005. Heavy Words Lightly Thrown: The Reason Behind the Rhyme. Gotham Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Roberts, Chris. Heavy Words Lightly Thrown: The Reason Behind the Rhyme Gotham Books, 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Roberts, Chris. Heavy Words Lightly Thrown: The Reason Behind the Rhyme Gotham Books, 2005.
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