An Introduction to Children's Literature (OPUS)

Hunt, Peter

ISBN 10: 0192892436 / ISBN 13: 9780192892430

Published by Oxford University Press, 1996

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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 the Author: Senior Lecturer in the School of English, University of Wales, Cardiff, Peter Hunt is the author of many books on children's literature and organized the first course on children's literature at a U.K. university.

Bibliographic Details

Title: An Introduction to Children's Literature (...
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good