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- 264 pages
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Focusing on textual humor in contemporary junior literature, Julie Cross employs literary criticism and humor theory to explore its complexities. She challenges the simplistic view of humor as either 'simple' or 'complex,' revealing the interplay of high and low forms within texts aimed at young readers. This analysis offers insights into the cultural and societal values of contemporary Western society, making it a significant resource for scholars in children's literature and childhood studies.
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Humor in Contemporary Junior Literature, Juliet Cross
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- 2014
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- Title
- Humor in Contemporary Junior Literature
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Juliet Cross
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Publisher
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 264
- ISBN13
- 9781138816503
- Description
- Focusing on textual humor in contemporary junior literature, Julie Cross employs literary criticism and humor theory to explore its complexities. She challenges the simplistic view of humor as either 'simple' or 'complex,' revealing the interplay of high and low forms within texts aimed at young readers. This analysis offers insights into the cultural and societal values of contemporary Western society, making it a significant resource for scholars in children's literature and childhood studies.