Opie, Iona

The Oxford Nursery Rhyme Book

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ISBN 13:: 9780198691129
author:: Opie, Iona
format:: HardBack
publisher:: OUP Oxford
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1963
Pages:: 240
Dimensions:: 16.26 x 2.03 x 24.13 centimetres
Genre:: English as a Second Language
Condition:: New
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The Oxford Nursery Rhyme Book. Assembled by Iona and Peter Opie; with additional illustrations by Joan Hassall. This comprehensive collection brings together 800 selections of nursery rhymes, including some rare and previously unpublished versions. Spanning the oral tradition's heritage, these well-known and lesser-known rhymes are presented in a unique and evocative format. The book is filled with over 600 illustrations, mostly woodcuts from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, which add to its charm and character. A result of ten years of collecting, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of nursery rhymes, making it an attractive addition to any library or collection.

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