Elsie Marley / Greenaway
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Elsie Marley / Greenaway
Elsie Marley has grown so fine, she won t get up to serve the swine, but lies in bed till eight or nine, and surely she does take her time
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Elsie Greenaway Grown Lies Marley Nursery Rhymes Serve Surely Swine Till Wont
EDITORS COMMENTS
Elsie Marley, or Greenaway's Elsie, as she was famously known, is depicted in this charming and humorous illustration by the renowned English artist, Randolph Caldecott. The image, published by the prestigious firm of Greenaway & Co. in the late 19th century, showcases Elsie Marley, a character from a popular nursery rhyme, as she has grown into a fine young woman. Gone are the days of serving swine on the farm, as Elsie now takes her sweet time to rise from her bed, lying in till eight or nine o'clock in the morning. The rhyme, which plays on the words "swine" and "serve," adds to the whimsical nature of the scene. Historically, Elsie Marley is a character from the traditional English nursery rhyme "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary," which dates back to the 18th century. The rhyme describes Mary, the protagonist, gathering various items, including "silver bells and cockle shells," and "a pig in a pen." Elsie Marley is mentioned in the final stanza, with the lines "And Elsie Marley, all in a flutter, Could not say her prayers, she was a-sputter, Could not say 'Matty' or 'Mary,' At last she said 'What's the matter?' 'Pray, don't you see, so the seeds are all spilled on the ground.' This delightful illustration by Caldecott, with its vivid colors and intricate details, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the whimsy and charm of traditional nursery rhymes. The image is a testament to the enduring appeal of these stories, which continue to captivate and entertain generations of children and adults alike.
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