| Aspects and Issues in the History of Children's Literature Contributor(s): Nikolajeva, Maria (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0313296146 ISBN-13: 9780313296147 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 1995 Annotation: The contributors to this collection of essays address children's literature as an art form, rather than an educational instrument, as has been the traditional approach. Scholars from 10 different countries present a variety of approaches to the history of children's literature, including views on sociological, semiotic, and intertextual models of its evolution. Other issues explored include influence and interaction between stories and their countries of origin. This strong presentation of international perspectives on children's literature will be a valuable resource for scholars of children's and comparative literature. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature |
| Dewey: 809.892 |
| LCCN: 94043041 |
| Series: Contributions to the Study of World Literature |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.31" W x 9.4" (1.10 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The contributors to this collection of essays address children's literature as an art form, rather than an educational instrument, as has been the traditional approach. Scholars from 10 different countries present a variety of approaches to the history of children's literature, including views on sociological, semiotic, and intertextual models of its evolution. Other issues explored include influence and interaction between stories and their countries of origin. This strong presentation of international perspectives on children's literature will be a valuable resource for scholars of children's and comparative literature. |