The Reason Behind the Rhyme
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Chris Roberts, a librarian in South London and the proprietor of F and M Walking Tours in London, investigates the forgotten meanings of familiar nursery rhymes like "Baa Baa Black Sheep" and “Jack and Jill.” His book is Heavy Words, Lightly Thrown.
» Read an excerpt of Heavy Words, Lightly Thrown in the Reading Room
Music: Jumpstart and Jazz, by Wynton Marsalis Track 2: Tick –Tock: Night Falls on Toyland Track 9: The Dance
» Read an excerpt of Heavy Words, Lightly Thrown in the Reading Room
Music: Jumpstart and Jazz, by Wynton Marsalis Track 2: Tick –Tock: Night Falls on Toyland Track 9: The Dance
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