Rhymes for the Young Folk by William Allingham
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"Rhymes for the Young Folk" by William Allingham is a collection of children’s poetry written in the mid-19th century. This charming anthology showcases a variety of whimsical and playful verses that often revolve around themes like nature, fairies, and childhood imagination. The work includes delightful illustrations to enhance the reading experience and appeal to young audiences. At the start of this collection, the tone is set with poems that introduce enchanting elements
of nature and fantasy. The first poem, "The Fairies," invites readers into a mystical world inhabited by small, magical beings, suggesting their whimsical yet mischievous nature. The subsequent verses continue to build on themes of adventure, companionship, and the natural world, establishing a playful atmosphere that encourages imagination and exploration among children. The language is rhythmic and melodic, designed to captivate a young audience and foster an early love for poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Allingham, William, 1824-1889 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Allingham, Helen Paterson, 1848-1926 |
| Illustrator | Furniss, Harry, 1854-1925 |
| Illustrator | Greenaway, Kate, 1846-1901 |
| Illustrator | Paterson, Caroline |
| Title | Rhymes for the Young Folk |
| Contents | The fairies -- The elf singing -- The Fairy King -- Chorus of fairies -- Robin Redbreast -- Amy Margaret -- Jingle jangle -- Dreaming -- I love you, dear -- Seasons -- The cat and the dog -- Here and there -- The bird -- Wishing -- I saw a little birdie fly -- A mountain round -- The Lepracaun -- Yes or no? -- Sleeping -- A swing song -- Birds' names -- Down on the shore -- The bubble -- Nick Spence -- Ambition -- The ball -- Riding -- Tom Cricket -- The year of hardships -- A riddle. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy 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: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Children's songs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46702 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46702-3 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1135 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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