Introducing Children's Literature: From Romanticism to Postmodernism by Deborah

Description: Introducing Children's Literature by Deborah Cogan Thacker, Jean Webb Focussing on the major literary movements from Romanticism to Postmodernism, Thacker and Webb examine the concerns of each period and the ways in which these concerns influence and are influenced by childrens literature. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Original in its approach, this book sets childrens literature within the context of literary movements and adult literature. It is an invaluable guide to reading childrens literature through the perspective of literary history, and is essential reading for students studying writing for children. Focusing on the major literary movements from Romanticism to Postmodernism, Thacker and Webb examine the concerns of each period and the how these influence and are influenced by contemporary childrens literature. A general chapter prefaces each section, explaining the relationship between major issues of the period and the form and themes of childrens texts. Close readings of selected texts then demonstrate defining characteristics of the form of writing and the literary movements. Books discussed include: Louisa May Alcotts Little Women Charles Kingsleys The Water-Babies Lewis Carrolls Alice in Wonderland Frank Baums The Wizard of Oz Frances Hodgson Burnetts The Secret Garden . Back Cover Introducing Childrens Literature is an ideal guide to reading childrens literature through the perspective of literary history. Focusing on the major literary movements from Romanticism to Postmodernism, Thacker and Webb examine the concerns of each period and the ways in which these concerns influence and are influenced by the childrens literature of the time. Each section begins with a general chapter, which explains the relationship between the major issues of each literary period and the formal and thematic qualities of childrens texts. Close readings of selected texts follow to demonstrate the key defining characteristics of the form of writing and the literary movements. Original in its approach, this book sets childrens literature within the context of literary movements and adult literature. It is essential reading for students studying writing for children. Books discussed include: *Louisa May Alcotts Little Women * Charles Kingsleys The Water-Babies *Lewis Carrolls Alice in Wonderland *Frank Baums The Wizard of Oz *Frances Hodgson Burnetts The Secret Garden *P.L.Travers Mary Poppins *E.B.Whites Charlottes Web *Philip Pullmans Clockwork. Author Biography Deborah Cogan Thacker is Field Chair for English Studies and Creative and Contemporary Writing at the University of Gloucestershire.Jean Webb is Director of the Primary English and Childrens Literature Research Centre and Associate Head of the Graduate School at University College Worcester. Table of Contents Preface and Introduction Section One: Romanticism: 1. Imagining the Child 2. The King of the Golden River 3. Closing the garret door: a feminist reading of Little Women Section Two: Nineteenth-Century Literature: 4. Victorianism, Empire and the Paternal Voice 5. Reality and Enigma in The Water-Babies 6. Alice as Subject in the Logic of WonderlandSection Three: The Fin de Siecle 7. Testing Boundaries 8. The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz: Pleasure without Nightmares 9. Romanticism vs Empire in The Secret GardenSection Four: Modernism 10. New Voices, New Threats 11. Connecting with Mary Poppins 12. Spinning the Word: Charlottes Web 13. Real or Story?: The BorrowersSection Five: Postmodernism: 14. Playful Subversion 15. Clockwork, A Fairy tale for a postmodern time 16. a postmodern reflection of the genre of fairy tale: The Stinky Cheese Man and other Fairly Stupid Tales Bibliography Details ISBN0415204100 Author Jean Webb Short Title INTRODUCING CHILDRENS LITERATU Language English ISBN-10 0415204100 ISBN-13 9780415204101 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2002 Imprint Routledge Subtitle From Romanticism to Postmodernism Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations bibliography Edition 1st Birth 1956 DOI 10.1604/9780415204101 UK Release Date 2002-07-25 AU Release Date 2002-07-25 NZ Release Date 2002-07-25 Pages 208 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2002-07-25 Alternative 9780415204118 DEWEY 820.99282 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134413266;

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