The Annotated Mother Goose

The Annotated Mother Goose

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: William S. Baring-Gould And Ceil Baring-Gould
Binding: Hardback
Published: Bramhall House, 1962

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Some moisture damage
Markings: No markings

This scholarly work presents a comprehensive examination of the beloved nursery rhymes found in Mother Goose, offering meticulous historical context and insightful literary analysis. It uncovers the origins and cultural significance behind each verse, illustrating how these seemingly simple rhymes reflect centuries of tradition and societal change. The Baring-Goulds meticulously detail the evolution of the characters and narratives, providing a rich tapestry of folklore and linguistic development. Readers will find a fascinating blend of academic rigor and engaging storytelling, making the familiar new again through expert commentary and extensive research. This volume argues for the enduring power and complexity embedded within the foundational texts of childhood literature.

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Description

Author: William S. Baring-Gould And Ceil Baring-Gould
Binding: Hardback
Published: Bramhall House, 1962

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Some moisture damage
Markings: No markings

This scholarly work presents a comprehensive examination of the beloved nursery rhymes found in Mother Goose, offering meticulous historical context and insightful literary analysis. It uncovers the origins and cultural significance behind each verse, illustrating how these seemingly simple rhymes reflect centuries of tradition and societal change. The Baring-Goulds meticulously detail the evolution of the characters and narratives, providing a rich tapestry of folklore and linguistic development. Readers will find a fascinating blend of academic rigor and engaging storytelling, making the familiar new again through expert commentary and extensive research. This volume argues for the enduring power and complexity embedded within the foundational texts of childhood literature.