Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales
A Sequel to the Nursery Rhymes of England
Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales, published in 1849, was James Orchard Halliwell's sequel to his Nursery Rhymes of England, and like it was gathered largely from oral tradition. It opens with an essay on nursery antiquities, then collects fireside stories such as Teeny-Tiny, Mr. Vinegar, Chicken-Licken, Lazy Jack, The Three Heads of the Well and the grisly tale of Mr. Fox. Later sections bring together game rhymes, riddle rhymes, and nature songs on the rainbow, the weather, the moon, the cuckoo, the robin and the wren, and Who Killed Cock Robin, often with notes on their history. Halliwell, a scholar of Shakespeare and early English literature, preserved many tales later retold for children. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
Start reading right away, without signing up. The complete text is included in Vinteuil Reading, or yours forever with a one-time purchase.
Frequently asked questions about Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales
Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales by J. O. Halliwell-Phillipps can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales online?
Yes. Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales in the public domain?
Yes. Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales by J. O. Halliwell-Phillipps is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales?
About 5 h 09 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales?
Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales by J. O. Halliwell-Phillipps is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
