Who Wrote There Was An Old Woman Who Lived In A Shoe

There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe is a classic English nursery rhyme. It has been around for centuries and is still popular today. The popular lyrics describe an old woman and her many children living in a shoe. The exact origin and authorship of the rhyme is unknown, though there is speculation that the poem may first have been published in 1744 by American printer and publisher Isaiah Thomas.

Since its publication, the rhyme has been printed and reprinted frequently, appearing in books and magazines, taught in schools and even used in a variety of advertising campaigns. The original 18th-century version included additional verses and is oddly enough associated with animal husbandry in some instances.

Timeless and well-loved, the rhyme’s true author may never be known. Numerous versions and interpretations of the poem have been passed down and altered through time, making it difficult to pinpoint who actually wrote the poem. Thanks to its enduring popularity though, the rhyme and its mysterious author have endured the test of time in children’s minds and hearts.