02233cam a22003253u 4500 40457 UtSlPG 20260610133926.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GR Eckenstein, Lina, 1857-1931 Comparative Studies in Nursery Rhymes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-08-08 Produced by David Edwards, Cathy Maxam, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Comparative Studies in Nursery Rhymes" by Lina Eckenstein is a scholarly work focused on the analysis of nursery rhymes and their historical significance, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the origins, development, and cultural contexts of nursery rhymes, examining their evolution from oral traditions to print. Eckenstein aims to connect various instances of nursery lore and highlight their place within the broader scope of folk literature. At the start of the text, the author reflects on the fascinating parallels between ancient Egyptian culture and nursery rhymes, specifically citing the burial of Cock Robin as a case study. Eckenstein introduces the topic by referencing historical collections, such as "Mother Goose's Melody," and discusses the chronological emergence of nursery rhymes in print. She outlines her intention to explore the connections between these playful verses and their deeper cultural roots, setting the stage for a comparative analysis that bridges ancient and contemporary folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Comparative literature Nursery rhymes -- History and criticism Nursery rhymes -- Bibliography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40457 81296 81296