An Introduction to Children's Literature / Edition 1

by Peter Hunt

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780192892430
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	08/22/1996
Series:	OPUS
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	258
Product dimensions:	9.19(w) x 5.13(h) x 0.64(d)

About the Author

University of Cardiff

Editorial Reviews

"I found [the book] useful and important, not just for teachers of children's literature, but for British and American cultural studies. [The press is] to be congratulated [for an] excellent reference work."—College Literature

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