Introducing Children's Literature: From Romanticism to Postmodernism by Deborah

Description: Introducing Children's Literature by Deborah Cogan Thacker, Jean Webb Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Focussing on the major literary movements from Romanticism to Postmodernism, Thacker and Webb examine the concerns of each period and the ways in which these concerns influence and are influenced by childrens literature. Publisher Description Original in its approach, this book sets childrens literature within the context of literary movements and adult literature. It is an invaluable guide to reading childrens literature through the perspective of literary history, and is essential reading for students studying writing for children. Focusing on the major literary movements from Romanticism to Postmodernism, Thacker and Webb examine the concerns of each period and the how these influence and are influenced by contemporary childrens literature. A general chapter prefaces each section, explaining the relationship between major issues of the period and the form and themes of childrens texts. Close readings of selected texts then demonstrate defining characteristics of the form of writing and the literary movements. Books discussed include: Louisa May Alcotts Little Women Charles Kingsleys The Water-Babies Lewis Carrolls Alice in Wonderland Frank Baums The Wizard of Oz Frances Hodgson Burnetts The Secret Garden . Author Biography Deborah Cogan Thacker is Field Chair for English Studies and Creative and Contemporary Writing at the University of Gloucestershire.Jean Webb is Director of the Primary English and Childrens Literature Research Centre and Associate Head of the Graduate School at University College Worcester. Details ISBN 0415204100 ISBN-13 9780415204101 Title Introducing Children's Literature Author Deborah Cogan Thacker, Jean Webb Format Hardcover Year 2002 Pages 208 Edition 1st Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:7329160; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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