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  E-mail Message: I thought you might be interested in this item at http://uwashington.worldcat.org/oclc/63108445 Title: Heavy words lightly thrown : the reason behind the rhyme Author: Chris Roberts Publisher: Waterville, Me. : Thorndike Press, 2006. ISBN/ISSN: 0786285176 9780786285174 OCLC:63108445

  
  

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Heavy words lightly thrown : the reason behind the rhyme

Author:	Chris Roberts
Publisher:	Waterville, Me. : Thorndike Press, 2006.
Series:	Thorndike Press large print nonfiction series.
Edition/Format:	book_largeprint : English : Large print edView all editions and formats
Summary:	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.  Read more...