An Introduction to Children's Literature - Hardcover

Hunt, Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0192192612 ISBN 13: 9780192192615

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1994

Synopsis

Passionately enjoyed as much by the young as by adults, children's literature is a vital part of Western culture. Attracting increasing scholarly attention, its indelible influences on most people's psyche attest to its widespread importance. Well-known for his work in the field, Peter Hunt here offers a history of children's literature--primarily British, although including American and other works as well--along with an assessment of its literary, sociological, and pedagogical roles. In addition, Hunt looks at the uses to which children's literature is put, the claims that are made for it, and the difference between children's and adults' ways of reading.

About this title

From the Back Cover

This book provides a concise history of British children' literature, focusing particularly on the past 130 years. It traces the evolution from moralizing, 'improving' works to books which are empathetic to the world of the child. But it also demonstrates that the history of children's literature can be approached from several angles-that of the women who predominate among children's writer, of the relationship between children's books and contemporary ideologies, and of the part played by illustrations and illustrators in the development of the genre.

About the Author

Peter Hunt is a Senior Lecturer in the School of English at the University of Wales, Cardiff.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0192192612
• ISBN 13: 9780192192615
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 250