Throughout history, nursery rhymes have held several meanings. Two, though, are at the forefront. In one sense, the nursery rhyme is meant to entertain and keep the imaginations of children. In another, they are supposed to teach—or, put more harshly, to instill a message. The 18th-century nursery rhyme “Goosey Goosey Gander” is no different. It […]
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