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The Origins of Nursery Rhymes
09:05 - 12:36 (03:30)
This episode discusses the true origins of nursery rhymes, including the popular perception of Humpty Dumpty as an egg, and the role of adults and children in creating and popularizing these rhymes.
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This podcast discusses the origin of nursery rhymes, pointing out how they are usually created by kids and why adults don't tend to create nursery rhymes that children sing.
09:05 - 10:42 (01:36)
Nursery Rhymes
Summary
This podcast discusses the origin of nursery rhymes, pointing out how they are usually created by kids and why adults don't tend to create nursery rhymes that children sing.
ChapterThe Origins of Nursery Rhymes
EpisodeShort Stuff: Humpty Dumpty
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The idea of Humpty Dumpty as an egg was popularized by the illustrations in Lewis Carroll's book Through the Looking Glass, and the egg imagery has persisted in modern depictions of the character.
10:42 - 12:36 (01:53)
Humpty Dumpty
Summary
The idea of Humpty Dumpty as an egg was popularized by the illustrations in Lewis Carroll's book Through the Looking Glass, and the egg imagery has persisted in modern depictions of the character.