Some of the most innovative and spell-binding literature has
been written for young people, but only recently has academic study
embraced its range and complexity. This Companion offers a
state-of-the-subject survey of English-language children''s
literature from the seventeenth century to the present. With
discussions ranging from eighteenth-century moral tales to modern
fantasies by J. K. Rowling and Philip Pullman, the Companion
illuminates acknowledged classics and many more neglected works.
Its unique structure means that equal consideration can be given to
both texts and contexts. Some chapters analyse key themes and major
genres, including humour, poetry, school stories, and picture
books. Others explore the sociological dimensions of children''s
literature and the impact of publishing practices. Written by
leading scholars from around the world, this Companion will be
essential reading for all students and scholars of children''s
literature, offering original readings and new research that
reflects the latest developments in the field.
· Wide coverage of children''s literature in the English-speaking
world since the seventeenth century · Explores the important themes
of the genre as well as how to study children''s books · Includes
illustrations, chronology and guide to further reading
目錄：
Preface M. O. Grenby and Andrea Immel
Chronology Eric J. Johnson
Part I. Contexts and Genres:
1. The origins of children''s literature M. O. Grenby
2. Children''s books and the constructions of childhood Andrea
Immel
3. The making of children''s books Brian Alderson
4. Picture book worlds and ways of seeing Katie Trumpener
5. The fear of poetry Richard Flynn
6. Retelling stories across time and cultures John Stephens
7. Classics and canons Deborah Stevenson
Part II. Audiences: 8. Learning to be literate Lissa Paul
9. Gender roles in children''s fiction Judy Simons
10. Children''s texts and the grown-up reader U. C.
Knoepfelmacher
11. Ideas of difference in children''s literature Lynne
Vallone
Part III. Forms and Themes: 12. Changing families in children''s
fiction Kimberley Reynolds
13. Traditions of the school story Mavis Reimer
14. Fantasy''s alternative geography for children Andrea Immel, U.
C. Knoepfelmacher and Julia Briggs
15. Animal and object stories David Rudd
16. Humour and the body in children''s literature Roderick
McGillis
Guide to further reading
Index
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