02092cam a22003133u 4500 45301 UtSlPG 20260610134035.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Whitney, A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train), 1824-1906 Mother Goose for Grown Folks Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-04-01 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "Mother Goose for Grown Folks" by A. D. T. Whitney is a collection of poetic interpretations of traditional nursery rhymes, written in the late 19th century. This work revisits and reimagines these beloved childhood verses, infusing them with deeper reflections and morals tailored for an adult audience. The collection invites readers to explore themes of wisdom, folly, and the complexities of life through the lens of familiar characters and whimsical scenarios. At the start of the book, the introduction establishes the concept of Mother Goose as a wisdom figure, synthesizing various literary references to elaborate on her role in imparting lessons through simple, nursery language. The early verses set the tone, blending humor and satire while delving into profound truths hidden in childhood rhymes. Through playful yet thought-provoking retellings, such as the tales of Little Boy Blue and Humpty Dumpty, the opening portion establishes a framework for exploring adulthood’s challenges using the insights gleaned from childhood wisdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Nursery rhymes -- Poetry Hoppin, Augustus, 1828-1896 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45301 86140 86140