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Children's Literature

An Anthology 1801 - 1902

Peter Hunt author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

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This anthology features over 120 works in children's literature, showcasing both famous and lesser-known pieces from various countries.

Edited by a prominent scholar in the field of children's literature studies, Children's Literature presents a captivating and scholarly anthology that encompasses over 120 complete works, poems, stories, and extracts from novels. This collection aims to provide readers with a comprehensive view of the evolution of children's literature, highlighting significant contributions from the UK and the USA, while also including representative pieces from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

The anthology is not only entertaining but also serves as an academic resource, featuring both well-known classics and lesser-known gems that deserve recognition. By curating a diverse range of texts, Children's Literature invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of narratives that have shaped the genre over the years. Each piece has been carefully selected to reflect the various themes and styles that characterize children's literature.

Additionally, the anthology includes a bibliography of critical and historical secondary sources, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. With its blend of entertainment and scholarly insight, Children's Literature stands as a testament to the enduring power and importance of stories in the lives of children and the broader literary landscape.

"Children's literature has a rich tradition and this carefully selected anthology demonstrates its strength and variety very well." Reference Reviews

"Boys' stories, fairy stories, moral and educational tales, nonsense poems, tall stories and fantasy - this new anthology of children's literature covers a full range of nineteenth-century texts including a good selection of unfamiliar works from the United States, Canada and Australia." TLS

ISBN: 9780631210498

Dimensions: 244mm x 173mm x 36mm

Weight: 853g

512 pages