Reassessing Latvian Infant Amusement Verses: Texts and Contexts
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https://doi.org/10.3986/Traditio2025540203Keywords:
infant amusement verses, nursery rhymes, violence in folklore, physical punishment, children, LatviaAbstract
This article examines the historical development and terminology of Latvian infant amusement verses within an international framework. The author traces the evolution of the genre through preserved materials and offers comparative insights into similar traditions in other European countries. The article then focuses on instances of violence and other controversial motifs that appear in such verses, offering a critical perspective on their reception in both historical and contemporary contexts.
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