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(256) children's literature is a remarkable area of writing and a growing area of study. its characters-pooh bear, the wizard of oz, the famous five, peter rabbit-are part of most people's psyche and have strong links to basic myth and archetypes. they arouse strong feelings, as demonstrated by recent debates over political correctness. an introduction to children's literature combines a history of writing for children with an assessment of its literary, sociological, and pedagogical roles. fundamentally a history of british children's literature, hunt identifies key characteristics of the genre, such as fantasy, nostalgia, nature images, a sense of place or territory, testing and incitation, and the need of warmth or security. (Paperback)

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(250 pages) provides a history of children's literature, and relates it to everything from censorsh1p and criticism to education and realism. children's literature is one of the roots of western culture, enjoyed by children and adults alike. hunt is the author of "approaching arthur ransome". bibliography (Paperback)

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0192892436 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes.

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Provides a history of children's literature, and relates it to everything from censorship and criticism to education and realism. Children's literature is one of the roots of Western culture, enjoyed by children and adults alike. Hunt is the author of...

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Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. This book provides a concise history of British children' literature, focusing particularly on the past 130 years. It traces the evolution from moralizing, 'improving' works to books which are empathetic to the world of the child. But it also demonstrates that the history of children's literature can be approached from several angles-that of the women who predominate among children's writer, of the relationship between children's books and contemporary ideologies, and of the part played by illustrations and illustrators in the development of the genre. ISBN10: 0192892436.

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PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). Children's literature is a remarkable area of writing and a growing area of study. Its characters-Pooh Bear, the Wizard of Oz, the Famous Five, Peter Rabbit-are part of most people's psyche and have strong links to basic myth and archetypes. They arouse strong feelings, as demonstrated by recent debates over political correctness. An Introduction to Children's Literature combines a history of writing for children with an assessment of its literary, sociological, and pedagogical roles. Fundamentally a history of British children's literature, Hunt identifies fantasy, nostalgia, nature images, a sense of place of territory, testing and incitation, and warmth and security as all key c...

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PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). Children's literature is a remarkable area of writing and a growing area of study. Its characters-Pooh Bear, the Wizard of Oz, the Famous Five, Peter Rabbit-are part of most people's psyche and have strong links to basic myth and archetypes. They arouse strong feelings, as demonstrated by recent debates over political correctness. An Introduction to Children's Literature combines a history of writing for children with an assessment of its literary, sociological, and pedagogical roles. Fundamentally a history of British children's literature, Hunt identifies fantasy, nostalgia, nature images, a sense of place of territory, testing and incitation, and warmth and security as all key c...

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Passionately enjoyed as much by the young as by adults, children's literature is a vital part of Western culture. Attracting increasing scholarly attention, its indelible influences on most people's psyche attest to its widespread importance. Well-kn...

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This book provides a concise history of British children' literature, focusing particularly on the past 130 years. It traces the evolution from moralizing, 'improving' works to books which are empathetic to the world of the child. But it also demonstrates that the history of children's literature can be approached from several angles-that of the women who predominate among children's writer, of the relationship between children's books and contemporary ideologies, and of the part played by illustrations and illustrators in the development of the genre. ISBN10: 0192892436.

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Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 256 p. Contains: Illustrations.

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