Mother Goose Abroad
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A charming work of children's literature criticism and cultural commentary, Mother Goose Abroad presents Nicholas Tucker's engaging examination of nursery rhymes and children's verse as they travel across cultural and national boundaries. Tucker argues that the beloved traditions of English-language children's poetry carry distinct cultural fingerprints that both translate and transform when introduced to international audiences. With an accessible and witty tone, the work illustrates how rhymes, songs, and stories that seem universal are in fact deeply rooted in specific social and historical contexts. Drawing on a broad range of examples, Tucker details the fascinating ways in which children's literature adapts, survives, or loses meaning as it crosses borders, making this an essential read for educators, parents, and anyone passionate about the global life of children's culture.
Author: Nicholas Tucker
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Hamish Hamilton London
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A charming work of children's literature criticism and cultural commentary, Mother Goose Abroad presents Nicholas Tucker's engaging examination of nursery rhymes and children's verse as they travel across cultural and national boundaries. Tucker argues that the beloved traditions of English-language children's poetry carry distinct cultural fingerprints that both translate and transform when introduced to international audiences. With an accessible and witty tone, the work illustrates how rhymes, songs, and stories that seem universal are in fact deeply rooted in specific social and historical contexts. Drawing on a broad range of examples, Tucker details the fascinating ways in which children's literature adapts, survives, or loses meaning as it crosses borders, making this an essential read for educators, parents, and anyone passionate about the global life of children's culture.