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- 2004027431 abstract "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.".
- 2004027431 contributor B9837942.
- 2004027431 created "c2005.".
- 2004027431 date "2005".
- 2004027431 date "c2005.".
- 2004027431 dateCopyrighted "c2005.".
- 2004027431 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.".
- 2004027431 extent "xx, 202 p. :".
- 2004027431 identifier "1592401309 (acid-free paper)".
- 2004027431 identifier "9781592401307".
- 2004027431 identifier 2004027431-b.html.
- 2004027431 identifier 2004027431-d.html.
- 2004027431 identifier 2004027431.html.
- 2004027431 issued "2005".
- 2004027431 issued "c2005.".
- 2004027431 language "eng".
- 2004027431 publisher "New York : Gotham Books,".
- 2004027431 subject "398.8/0941 22".
- 2004027431 subject "Nursery rhymes, English History and criticism.".
- 2004027431 subject "PR976 .R55 2005".
- 2004027431 title "Heavy words lightly thrown : the reason behind the rhyme / Chris Roberts.".
- 2004027431 type "text".