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This book paints a vivid portrait of 20th-century children's literature, situating the works of beloved authors like Beatrix Potter, A. A. Milne, E. B. White, and Roald Dahl within the broader contexts of changing social attitudes, technological advancements, and the evolving role of childhood in society. Through the examination of enduring classics and influential lesser-known works, the author reveals how children's literature embraced – and at times grappled with – issues of race, class, gender, and psychology. This insightful study traces the evolving values, anxieties, and hopes projected onto children and their worlds throughout the 20th century, exploring how these works continue to resonate deeply with young readers today.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book paints a vivid portrait of 20th-century children's literature, situating the works of beloved authors like Beatrix Potter, A. A. Milne, E. B. White, and Roald Dahl within the broader contexts of changing social attitudes, technological advancements, and the evolving role of childhood in society. Through the examination of enduring classics and influential lesser-known works, the author reveals how children's literature embraced â" and at times grappled with â" issues of race, class, gender, and psychology. This insightful study traces the evolving values, anxieties, and hopes projected onto children and their worlds throughout the 20th century, exploring how these works continue to resonate deeply with young readers today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282078867_0
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