The Song of Sixpence E-Book

Walter Crane

• Herausgeber: Booksell-Verlag
• Kategorie: Für Kinder und Jugendliche
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Beschreibung

In "The Song of Sixpence," Walter Crane intricately weaves a narrative that intertwines whimsical imagery with melodic verses, creating a delightful tapestry for children and adults alike. This illustrated poem presents a charming tale of a nursery rhyme, filled with playful characters such as the king, queen, and the proverbial blackbird. Crane'Äôs distinctive artistic style, marked by vibrant colors and detailed illustrations, complements the text, immersing readers in a fantastical world that celebrates the joys of childhood. The book exists within the broader context of the Victorian era's burgeoning interest in children'Äôs literature, where art and literature sought to enchant and educate the young mind. Walter Crane (1845-1915) was a pivotal figure in the revival of children'Äôs book illustrations, often attributed with promoting the unity of text and illustration in literature. His artistic endeavors were largely influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite movement and the Arts and Crafts Movement, where a commitment to beauty and craftsmanship became paramount. Crane'Äôs works reflect his deep understanding of childhood imagination and narrative engagement, notions that informed his passionate advocacy for quality children'Äôs literature. "The Song of Sixpence" is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of art and storytelling in children'Äôs literature. Its enchanting verses and elaborate illustrations engage the reader'Äôs imagination and serve as a perfect introduction to the joys of poetry and nursery rhymes. Whether delighting children or evoking nostalgia in adults, Crane'Äôs work continues to capture hearts and provoke thought.

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Walter Crane

The Song of Sixpence

Picture Book

Published by Good Press, 2022

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EAN 4057664600158

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PREFACE

SING A SONG OF SIXPENCE

Sing a song of sixpence, A pocket full of rye,

Four and twenty black-birds, Baked in a pie

When the pie was open'd The birds began to sing

Was'nt that a dainty dish To set before the King?

The King was in his counting-house, Counting out his money.

The Queen was in the parlour, Eating bread and honey.

The maid was in the garden, Hanging out the clothes;

There came a little blackbird, And nipp'd off her nose.

PRINCESS BELLE-ETOILE.

PRINCESS BELLE-ETOILE.

AN ALPHABET OF OLD FRIENDS.

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Whether the Poet undertook to write and SING A SONG OF SIXPENCE for that popular price is not stated in his simple rhyme, but, at all events, we learn that he started with "a pocket full," and proceeded to draw on his imagination for all it was worth. What that famous blackbird-pie really cost—except in black-birds—is not disclosed, though the King seemed to show some anxiety about the state of his treasury, as he was discovered "in his counting house" imediately after the feast. But while the Queen, regardless of expense, regales herself on "bread and honey" in "the parlour", and her Maid-of-honour, or perhaps of-all-work, is engaged at the clothes-line, nothing is said about a princess.

No doubt there was a princess, and that Princess might have been PRINCESS BELLE-ETOILE? Anyway here she is in the same boat—I mean book—and certainly her adventures are romantic enough to prevent any surprise at the company in which Her Highness now finds herself.

Even princesses cannot do without Alphabets, and so in her train comes AN ALPHABET in which will be discovered many OLD and tried FRIENDS of the Nursery.

Thus we launch another volume of our series, like a fairy ship with a rather mixed cargo, in the hope that—to change the metaphor—like the blackbird-pie, it may prove, when opened, to be "a pretty dish to set before—" their Babyships.

Walter Crane

Kensington. Sept: 1909

SING A SONG OF SIXPENCE

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