“Humpty Dumpty” is a well-known English nursery rhyme that dates back to the late 18th century. While its exact origins remain uncertain, it was first published in Samuel Arnold’s Juvenile Amusements in 1797. The rhyme is often associated with a large, clumsy egg-like character who falls and cannot be repaired. Some theories suggest that Humpty Dumpty may have originally referred to a cannon used in battle, while others interpret it as a simple cautionary tale about fragility and consequences. Regardless of its origins, the rhyme has remained a beloved part of children’s literature, teaching rhythm, storytelling, and imagination.
Humpty Dumpty
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall;
All the king’s horses and all the king’s men
Couldn’t put Humpty together again.