Whitney, A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train) 1824-1906 creator Hoppin, Augustus 1828-1896 text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2014-04-01 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive Original publication data not identified Nursery rhymes -- Poetry PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45301 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45301 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134035.0 45301