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The Lore and Language of Schoolchildren
Book • 1959
First published in 1959, 'The Lore and Language of Schoolchildren' by Iona and Peter Opie is a pioneering work that explores the private world of children's culture.
The book delves into the rhymes, games, stories, and superstitions passed down among children, often without adult influence.
It provides a unique oral history that spans centuries, highlighting the stability and richness of children's folklore despite the lack of modern communication tools like the internet.
The Opies' work is both a scholarly study and a literary treasure that brings to life the creative intelligence and activities of children in their natural environment.
The book delves into the rhymes, games, stories, and superstitions passed down among children, often without adult influence.
It provides a unique oral history that spans centuries, highlighting the stability and richness of children's folklore despite the lack of modern communication tools like the internet.
The Opies' work is both a scholarly study and a literary treasure that brings to life the creative intelligence and activities of children in their natural environment.
