Once Upon a Time, and Other Child-Verses

Name: Once Upon a Time, and Other Child-Verses
Author: Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman

By Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman

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About This Book

A lively collection of short children's verses and nursery rhymes that blend whimsical fairy lore, pastoral scenes, and holiday poems with gentle moral reflections. The poems vary from brief jingles and ballads to narrative pieces about children, toys, animals, and imagined folk, employing rhythmic language and domestic detail to evoke playtime, seasonal celebrations, and bedside storytelling. Many tender and playful vignettes are paired with illustrations to enhance the atmosphere.

About the Author

Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman

Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman was an American author known for her short stories and novels that often explore themes of rural life and women's experiences in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her works frequently depict the struggles and resilience of women in small-town settings. Among her notable titles is 'Doc.' Gordon, which showcases her ability to blend humor and pathos. Freeman's writing is characterized by its keen observations of character and society, making her a significant figure in American literature during her time.