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I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly is a traditional English folk song presented in a cumulative structure. Beginning with the simple act of swallowing a fly, the story escalates through a series of animals, each entrance intended to resolve the previous situation but ultimately leading to a worse outcome. The repetition and escalating absurdity make it a favorite in children’s folklore circles and a classic example of nonsense verse.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Nadine Bernard Westcott
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