Recordings of books on the ambleside list librivox wiki. The oxford book of childrens verse by iona opie goodreads. They are the authors of many books including the oxford dictionary of nursery rhymes and the oxford book of childrens verse. In the tradition of iona and peter opies oxford book of childrens verse comes this anthology by the awardwinning poet and childrens book author donald hall. Opie, peter mason 19181982 in oxford dictionary of national biography. It contains more than 300 poems written by 123 authors, and includes the rhymed precepts. The oxford book of childrens verse oxford books of. Like its predecessor, iona and peter opies oxford book of childrens verse, this is an anthology of poetry written for children. About the author iona and peter opie are renowned for their pioneering work on childrens lore and literature. The bible many recordings available including american standard version and king james.
The oxford dictionary of nursery rhymes 1951 the oxford nursery rhyme book 1955 the lore and language of schoolchildren 1959 childrens games in street and playground 1969 the oxford book of childrens verse 1973. The oxford book of childrens verse book, 2002 worldcat. Archive of iona and peter opie university of oxford. Hall brings together poems written specifically for children and also those written for anyone and enjoyed by. The oxford book of narrative verse by edited by iona opie. The oxford book of childrens verse was first published in 1973, and has long been recognized as an essential companion for the mature of all ages, no matter how young. Iona and peter opie are also authors of the oxford dictionary of nursery rhymes and the oxford book of childrens verse. He felt the need to know everything one could about children and about getting. This anthology brings together the outstanding verse written for children over a period of five hundred years. Iona and peter opie are the authors of many books, including the oxford dictionary of nursery rhymes and the oxford book of narrative verse. It begins in the eighteenth century and ends in 1995, with the emphasis on modern work, and the explosion of talent that has emerged on both sides of the atlanticin the last 25 years.
The oxford book of childrens verse oxford books of verse 9780198121404. A companion volume to the oxford book of childrens verse, this book focuses on american writers and poets and includes anonymous works, ballads, and recitation pieces, beginning with the calvinist verses of the seventeenth century. Buy the oxford book of childrens verse by iona a opie editor online at alibris. The oxford book of narrative verse by iona opie, paperback.
Buy the oxford book of narrative verse by edited by iona opie, in very good condition. Full catalogue of the archive of iona and peter opie. About the editors iona opie and the late peter opie have written numerous other books, including childrens games in street and playground, the oxford dictionary of nursery rhymes, the lore and language of schoolchildren, and the oxford book of childrens verse. The opies have collected childrens poetry from the past few centuries and arranged them in rough chronological order. The oxford book of childrens verse in america by donald. Iona and peter opie, as their fascinating scholarly volumes testify, probably know as much about childrens games and sayings as anyone in the world. This is a uniquely important collection of historical childrens bookscharles, prince of wales. Compiled by the awardwinning poet and author of childrens books, donald hall, this delightful anthology follows in the tradition of iona and peter opies classic oxford book of childrens verse. Notes other important collections by iona and peter opie. Oxford university press oxford book of childrens verse. Oxford book of childrens verse 1951 by iona and peter opie. The most famous of their works, perhaps, is the oxford nursery rhyme book. The oxford book of childrens verse in america paperback. Publication date 1990 topics childrens poetry, american publisher new york.
The oxford dictionary of nursery rhymes by iona opie. The iona and peter opie library of childrens literature rss. Iona opie opie, iona used books, rare books and new books. Nursery rhymes are the smallest great poems of the worlds literature. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Iona opie is a leading authority on childrens lore and literature. The oxford book of childrens verse in america hardcover. The oxford book of narrative verse oxford books of verse 9780192801968 and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Peter opie a chronologically arranged anthology of 332 selections spanning five hundred years of american and british poetry, from chaucer to ogden nash. The oxford book of narrative verse by opie, iona archibald.
Iona opie and her late husband peter wrote and edited many books together, including the oxford dictionary of nursery rhymes, the oxford nursery rhyme book, the oxford book of childrens verse, the lore and language of schoolchildren, the singing game, and childrens games in street and playground. The oxford book of children s verse was first published in 1973, and has long been recognized as an essential companion for the mature of all ages, no matter how young. Chiefly british childrens books, from the earliest period to the present, collected by iona and peter opie, and housed in the bodleian library of oxford university. Iona opie, investigated the lore, language and games of. Buy the oxford nursery rhyme book by iona opie, peter opie editor, iona a opie editor online at alibris.
The classic fairy tales edition 1 by iona opie, peter. After peter opies death in 1982, iona opie continued to work on the many books that were still projected, before retiring in the 1990s from more than 50 years of childlore research. The oxford book of childrens verse in america by donald hall. Marbles, fivestones, throwing and catching, gambling, hopscotch, chucking and pitching, ballbouncing, skipping, tops and tipcat. In 1944, researchers peter and iona opie began a book collection to augment their nowfamous studies in childrens literature and lore. The oxford book of childrens verse hardcover 17 may 1973 by iona opie editor, peter opie editor 4. Iona margaret balfour opie, cbe, fba october 1923 23 october 2017 and peter mason opie 25 november 1918 5 february 1982 were an english married team of folklorists, who applied modern techniques to children s literature, summarised in their studies the oxford dictionary of nursery rhymes 1951 and the lore and language of schoolchildren 1959. Iona opie, who has died aged 94, was, with her husband peter, one of the worlds greatest experts on the folklore, games and beliefs of childhood. Iona opie and the late peter opie have written numerous other books, including childrens games in street and playground, the oxford dictionary of nursery rhymes, the lore and language of schoolchildren, and the oxford book of childrens verse.
The oxford book of childrens verse oxford books of verse hardcover may 17, 1973 by iona opie editor, peter opie editor 4. The iona and peter opie library of childrens literature oxford. With her late husband, peter opie, she wrote the pioneering study of childrens culture, the lore and language of schoolchildren. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. The oxford nursery rhyme book by iona opie, peter opie. Yellow brick road this is a sophisticated collection ranging from the medieval to the modern, with poems of interest to all ages. Opie, iona editor oxford university press, usa, 200206. Make offer iona opie, peter opie, maurice sendak the oxford book of childrens verse 2nd p in the night kitchen maurice sendak signed 1st edition dust jacket hc caldecott. Publication date 1989 topics narrative poetry, english, narrative poetry, american publisher. Article discusses oxford univ press gb exhibit of childrens books. Iona opie, who spent decades compiling childrens songs, games and folklore and, with her husband, published the oxford dictionary of nursery rhymes and.
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The new in the title apparently signifies that this volume is meant to replace iona and peter opies 1973 edition of the oxford book of childrens verse and donald halls the oxford book of childrens verse in america 1985, although at present both older anthologies remain in print, as does an illustrated paperback edited by. The new oxford book of childrens verse by neil philip waterstones. The oxford book of childrens verse has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The oxford book of childrens verse by opie, iona archibald. The lives and legacies of iona and peter opie white rose. The oxford book of childrens verse book by iona a opie. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.