Whither Shall I Wander? Reflections on Mother Goose: Past, Present, and Once Upon a Time

hither shall I wander? This question can be a delightful start to considering the history of the inestimable Mother Goose, illustrious ancestor of the Mother Goose of The Mother Goose Letters (at Bay Press, 2019). As her correspondence in the book reveals, Mother Goose is also a character of longevity and considerable force. At one […]

Plagues, Fires and Human Sacrifice: Hidden Meanings of London Nursery Rhymes

Kim McGreal explores the curious and macabre origins of some well-known childhood nursery rhymes.

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