Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales: A Sequel to the Nursery Rhymes of England: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales: A Sequel to the Nursery Rhymes of England: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales: A Sequel to the Nursery Rhymes of England is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard) (1820–1889).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales" by J. O. Halliwell-Phillipps is a collection of traditional nursery rhymes and tales written in the mid-19th century. This anthology serves as a sequel to "The Nursery Rhymes of England," aiming to preserve the rich heritage of children's literature that might otherwise be lost. The collection encapsulates various themes from whimsical adventures to moral lessons, showcasing the charm and importance of folklore in childhood development. The opening of the work includes a heartfelt preface emphasizing the significance of retaining traditional nursery literature over modern, "prosaic" storytelling. The author passionately argues that these simple tales and rhymes can ignite the imagination and nourish moral character in children. Following the preface, the text introduces a range of nursery tales, each steeped in cultural references and reflecting societal values of the time. Through narratives like "Teeny-Tiny" and "Chicken-Licken," Halliwell-Phillipps offers not just entertainment for young readers, but also insights into the historical roots and similarities of these stories across cultures.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales: A Sequel to the Nursery Rhymes of England
- Author credits: Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard) (1820–1889)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children's stories, English
- Nursery rhymes, English
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
Related stories
