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100 1 _aEckenstein, Lina,
_d1857-1931
245 1 0 _aComparative Studies in Nursery Rhymes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-08-08
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aComparative literature
653 _aNursery rhymes -- History and criticism
653 _aNursery rhymes -- Bibliography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40457
999 _c81296
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