Chenodia / Or, the Classical Mother Goose

A playful anthology that renders familiar nursery rhymes into classical and medieval poetic forms, incorporating Latin and Greek phrasing, varied metres, and occasional unrhymed ditties. A prefatory essay traces the rhymes' English sources and explains the venture as an experimental, humorous defense of classical study. The contents alternate formal classical translations, mock-classical compositions, and vernacular interpolations, preserving the originals' lightness while showcasing prosodic variety, scholarly wit, and commentary on the relation between classical learning and popular verse.