Mother Goose
From Nursery to Literature
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About the Book
This adult reference researches the history "in" nursery rhymes as well as the history "of" them, interprets the changing mores revealed, analyzes the rhymes’ effects on children, and traces literary evolution as well as some original authors. Includes literary references (Shakespeare, Burns, etc.) to Mother Goose, and parodies. The “Uses and Abuses” chapter is both humorous and enlightening.
About the Author
In 1987, Gloria T. Delamar, writer/educator, founded Mother Goose Day (May 1st). She edits a web site with lore, rhymes, recipes and errata:
http://www/gbalc.org/mothergoosesociety
Other books include Children’s Counting-Out Rhymes, Fingerplays, Jump-Rope and Bounce-Ball Chants; Rounds Re-Sounding: Circular Music for Voices and Instruments; The Wishing Handbook: More Than 500 Ways to Make Your Wishes Come True.