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Pop Goes the Weasel: The Secret Meanings of Nursery Rhymes
Albert Jack
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Description for Pop Goes the Weasel: The Secret Meanings of Nursery Rhymes
Paperback. Who were Mary Quite Contrary and Georgie Porgie? How could Hey Diddle Diddle offer an essential astronomy lesson? And if Ring a Ring a Roses isn't about catching the plague, then what is it really about? This title explores the strange histories behind the nursery rhymes we thought we knew, showing that their real meanings are far from innocent. Num Pages: 320 pages, 40 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 226.
In Pop Goes the Weasel, Albert Jack explores the strange and fascinating histories behind the nursery rhymes we thought we knew, showing that their real meanings are far from innocent.
Who were Mary Quite Contrary and Georgie Porgie? How could Hey Diddle Diddle offer an essential astronomy lesson? And if Ring a Ring a Roses isn't about catching the plague, then what is it really about? This ingenious book delves into the hidden meanings of the nursery rhymes and songs we all know so well and discovers all kinds of strange tales ranging from Viking raids to firewalking and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780141030982
SKU
V9780141030982
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-99
About Albert Jack
When not engaged in research, Albert Jack lives somewhere between Guildford and Cape Town, where he divides his time between fast living and slow horses, neat vodka and untidy pubs.
Reviews for Pop Goes the Weasel: The Secret Meanings of Nursery Rhymes
An irresistible treasure-trove ... The way these gossipy little rhymes give us a snapshot of everyday life in centuries gone by is enchanting. You'll never look at nursery rhymes again in the same way
Daily Mirror
The history behind nursery rhymes is not only highly specific but often splendidly grim. This book is a reminder of the riches ... Read more
Daily Mirror
The history behind nursery rhymes is not only highly specific but often splendidly grim. This book is a reminder of the riches ... Read more