Gammer Gurton's Garland; Or, The Nursery Parnassus : A Choice Collection of Pretty Songs and Verses for the Amusement of All Little Good Children Who Can Neither Read nor Run.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ritson, Joseph, 1752-1803

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Gammer Gurton's Garland; Or, The Nursery Parnassus" by Joseph Ritson is a collection of traditional songs and nursery rhymes written in the late 18th to early 19th century. This delightful compilation is aimed at young children, particularly those who are starting to explore the world of stories and songs but may not yet be able to read. The book presents a variety of playful, whimsical verses and melodies that reflect the everyday experiences and amusements of childhood. The contents of "Gammer Gurton's Garland" feature an array of nursery rhymes each bringing forth light-hearted narratives and humor, often involving animals and playful situations. For instance, there are tales of a frog wooing a mouse, a lady expressing her affection for a pig, and moral lessons embedded within the playful lyrics of traditional songs like "London Bridge is Broken Down" and "Sing a Song of Sixpence." The verses are characterized by their rhythmic patterns and alliteration, making them engaging for young listeners and encouraging them to participate in the storytelling experience. Overall, this charming anthology serves as both entertainment and an introduction to the cadence and joy of spoken and sung language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gammer_Gurton%27s_Garland

Release date is 2010-12-08