There are many functions for nursery rhymes. Some lull us to sleep. Some entertain. Some tell stories and elucidate truths about the world that human beings need to know. Others teach us to speak well and take our time. An example of the latter, of course, is the tongue-twister, “Peter Piper.” Like other works, including […]
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