Children's literature : a very short introduction / Kimberley Reynolds.
Children's literature takes many forms - works adapted for children in antiquity, picture books and pop-ups - and now includes the latest online games and eBooks. This vast and amorphous subject is both intimately related to other areas of literary and cultural investigation but also has its own set...
| Uniform Title: | Very short introductions.
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| Language: | English |
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Oxford ; New York :
Oxford University Press,
2011.
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| Series: | Very short introductions.
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| Physical Description: | xvi, 144 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. |
| Format: | Book |
| Summary: |
Children's literature takes many forms - works adapted for children in antiquity, picture books and pop-ups - and now includes the latest online games and eBooks. This vast and amorphous subject is both intimately related to other areas of literary and cultural investigation but also has its own set of concerns, issues and challenges. From familiar authors including Beatrix Potter and Roald Dahl, classic books such as Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, and The Secret Garden, to modern works including Harry Potter and the Twilight series, thisVery Short Introduction provides an overview of the history. |
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| Call Number: | PN1009.A1 R49 2011 |
| Bibliography Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780199560240 0199560242 |