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The book explores the evolution of children's fantasy literature from the sixteenth to the twenty-first century, highlighting key authors like Lewis Carroll, L. Frank Baum, and J.K. Rowling. It examines changing perceptions of childhood and the suitability of fantasy for young readers, emphasizing the genre's role in fostering imagination. Additionally, it addresses the intricate connections between fantasy literature and themes of class, politics, and gender, providing a comprehensive analysis of numerous works within this rich literary tradition.
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Children's Fantasy Literature, Michael Levy, Farah Mendlesohn
- Language
- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Children's Fantasy Literature
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Levy, Farah Mendlesohn
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 284
- ISBN13
- 9781107018143
- Category
- Fairy tales / Children’s books
- Description
- The book explores the evolution of children's fantasy literature from the sixteenth to the twenty-first century, highlighting key authors like Lewis Carroll, L. Frank Baum, and J.K. Rowling. It examines changing perceptions of childhood and the suitability of fantasy for young readers, emphasizing the genre's role in fostering imagination. Additionally, it addresses the intricate connections between fantasy literature and themes of class, politics, and gender, providing a comprehensive analysis of numerous works within this rich literary tradition.