Games and songs of American children by William Wells Newell
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"Games and Songs of American Children" by William Wells Newell is a collection of children's games, songs, and rhymes that highlights American folk traditions derived mainly from English origins, written in the late 19th century. This volume examines how these playful traditions have been preserved among children across generations, noting their connections to both European and American cultural contexts. By investigating these games, Newell aims to document a vibrant but fading aspect
of American folklore encapsulated within childhood experiences. The opening of the work sets the stage for a scholarly exploration of American children's traditional games and rhymes. It begins with an Editor's Note that emphasizes the rich, largely unrecognized tapestry of children's folklore in America, presenting it as a crucial site for understanding cultural continuity and transformation. Newell outlines the historical backdrop that led to the emergence of these traditions in the United States, suggesting that many games practiced by contemporary children retain remnants of older European customs. He introduces the idea that childhood games serve as a lens through which to view broader historical and social dynamics, including the influence of immigration and the evolution of communal play. Notably, he highlights the importance of oral tradition in maintaining these playful elements, suggesting their fading may signify larger cultural shifts in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Compiler | Newell, William Wells, 1839-1907 |
|---|---|
| Title | Games and songs of American children |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Games with music |
| Subject | Children's songs -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45762 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-45762-8 |
| Release Date | May 26, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 994 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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