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title: "Pop Goes the Weasel: The Secret Meanings of Nursery Rhymes"
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# Pop Goes the Weasel: The Secret Meanings of Nursery Rhymes

**Brand:** albert jack
**Price:** € 29.50
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- **What is this?** Pop Goes the Weasel: The Secret Meanings of Nursery Rhymes by albert jack
- **How much does it cost?** € 29.50 with free shipping
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Pop Goes the Weasel: The Secret Meanings of Nursery Rhymes

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## Customer Reviews

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    Half Baked
  

*by P***O on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 8, 2023*

You get a verse, no tune.  You get half the story.  It's like watching one of those unsolved mystery shows on History Channel that leaves you frustrated.

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    Interesting, but not as expected
  

*by C***G on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 29, 2010*

I've always thought of nursery rhymes as fun and was surprised that this book isn't. On the other hand, I really learned a lot about the origins of rhymes we take for granted.  While I've thought of most rhymes as non-sensical and whimsical, many of them had deep meanings or conveyed messages or had some purpose other than to entertain children. The history behind them was enlightening as was the fact that when various ones first appeared many of the people of the period couldn't read so having a message in verse served a greater purpose than it would to us now.  Much of the history occurred during unsettled and difficult times when expressing an opinion contrary to the authorities was dangerous where a supposedly silly rhyme could express frustration or derision safely.Because of the rhyme chosen as the title and the cover art, I really expected a tongue in cheek look at the rhymes' history and more than a little humor.  Unfortunately, I found none of that and was a little disappointed that the subject was approached so seriously.  The research was prodigious and more than one potential meaning was given if the origin of a rhyme was questionable. I recognized most of the rhymes, probably due to my heritage and age, and enjoyed being reminded of them.  I certainly learned a lot and valued the insight, but was hoping for a laugh or two.

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    Nursery rhymes explained!
  

*by S***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 24, 2010*

What a concept! A book that deconstructs classic nursery rhymes!Some examples to illustrate:"Baa, baa black sheep,Have you any wool?Yes sir, yes sir,Three bags full.One for the master,One for the dame,And one for the little boyWho lives down the lane."Edward Longshanks--Edward I. He taxed wool to fund his campaigns and other foreign adventures. 1/3 of the price of each sack went to the king (master), 1/3 to the church (the dame), and none to the actual shepherd (the little boy).I used to think that "Ring-a-Ring O' Roses" (or, as I learned it, "Ring around the rosey") was about the Black Plague. However, the book notes pretty persuasively that that was unlikely."Three Blind Mice"? A number of hypotheses. One of those is a reference to "Bloody" Mary, Queen of England. The three blind mice represented former leaders whom Mary imprisoned and then executed.Anyhow, a lot of fun exploring the origins of the meaning of many of our favorite nursery tales. . .

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