Children's Literature: A Very Short Introduction
| AUTHOR | Reynolds, Kimberley |
| PUBLISHER | Oxford University Press (11/07/2011) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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This Very Short Introduction provides a lively and comprehensive discussion of children's literature--what it is, why it is interesting, how it contributes to culture, and how it is studied as literature. Reynolds provides a general overview of the history of the subject as it has developed in English, at the same time introducing key debates, developments, and figures in the field. Reynolds demonstrates how writing for children--whether on page or screen--has helped in shaping ideas about culture, society and childhood. She also raises questions about the future of children's literature generally and discusses the shape that it might take.
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ISBN-13:
9780199560240
ISBN-10:
0199560242
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
160
Carton Quantity:
72
Product Dimensions:
4.40 x 0.40 x 6.80 inches
Weight:
0.30 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
GB
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature
Dewey Decimal:
809.892
Library of Congress Control Number:
2011934704
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This Very Short Introduction provides a lively and comprehensive discussion of children's literature--what it is, why it is interesting, how it contributes to culture, and how it is studied as literature. Reynolds provides a general overview of the history of the subject as it has developed in English, at the same time introducing key debates, developments, and figures in the field. Reynolds demonstrates how writing for children--whether on page or screen--has helped in shaping ideas about culture, society and childhood. She also raises questions about the future of children's literature generally and discusses the shape that it might take.
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Author:
Reynolds, Kimberley
Kimberly Reynolds is a Lecturer in English and Women's Studies Roehampton Institute of Higher Education.
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