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The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes
Author(s): Opie, Iona; Opie, Peter (editors)
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Volume Condition: | Near Fine |
| Dust Jacket: | Yes |
| Dust Jacket Condition: | Very Good |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher Name: | Oxford University Press |
| Publication Year: | 1997 |
| Publication Place: | London, UK |
| ISBN: | 9780198600886 |
| Book ID: | 019278 |
| Catalogue(s): | Literary History and Criticism ◇ Myths, Legends, Folklore and Fairy Tales |
xxx, 560pp, with numerous black and white illustrations in text. In blue cloth-covered boards with gilt titles on spine. 8vo. Cloth very slightly rounded at spine tips, else neat, clean, bright and tight throughout. In its original, illustrated and laminated dust jacket, not price clipped, very slightly bumped on lower edge. A remarkable work exploring the meaning and origins of over 5000 rhymes, riddles and puzzles; the standard work on the topic.
Keywords:
Nursery Rhymes
Children's Literature