The Song of Sixpence E-Book

Walter Crane

• Herausgeber: DigiCat
• Kategorie: Für Kinder und Jugendliche
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2022

Beschreibung

In "The Song of Sixpence," Walter Crane masterfully weaves a whimsical tale imbued with rich illustrations and engaging verse that reflects the vibrant tradition of Victorian children's literature. Through the lens of nursery rhymes, Crane presents a narrative teeming with playful characters and moral undercurrents, encapsulating the innocence and curiosity of childhood. This book not only entertains young readers but also serves as a portal into the imaginative world of folklore, with Crane's distinctive use of color and detail enhancing the storytelling experience, making it a cornerstone of illustrated literary works of its time. Walter Crane, an influential artist and designer, was pivotal in the Arts and Crafts Movement, promoting the connection between art and education. A fervent advocate for children's literature, Crane's background in painting and design informed his belief that well-illustrated stories could both educate and enchant. His passion for storytelling and desire to enrich children's lives through art culminated in this delightful collection, showcasing both his artistic prowess and commitment to nurturing young minds. "The Song of Sixpence" is a must-read for parents and educators seeking to inspire imagination and creativity in children. Its lyrical verses and enchanting illustrations provide an accessible entry point for young readers, while its underlying thematic elements serve as valuable discussion points for families. This timeless work is an essential addition to any child's library, fostering a love of reading and art that will last a lifetime.

Leseprobe

Walter Crane

The Song of Sixpence

Picture Book

 

EAN 8596547324829

DigiCat, 2022 Contact: [email protected]

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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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