Reading History in Children's Books - by Catherine Butler & Hallie O'Donovan (Paperback)
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Highlights
- This book offers a critical account of historical books about Britain written for children, including realist novels, non-fiction, fantasy and alternative histories.
- About the Author: Author Catherine Butler: Catherine Butler is Associate Professor of English Literature at the University of the West of England, UK.
- 207 Pages
- Literary Criticism, European
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Book Synopsis
This book offers a critical account of historical books about Britain written for children, including realist novels, non-fiction, fantasy and alternative histories. It also investigates the literary, ideological and philosophical challenges involved in writing about the past, especially for an audience whose knowledge of history is often limited.Review Quotes
'Many people with an enthusiasm for history form their impressions of it by childhood reading. This book shows clearly how complex the portraits of the British past given in children's literature actually are, and how culturally and ideologically loaded. It is one of those works which both vindicate and reinforce the importance of their subject.'
Ronald Hutton, Professor of History, University of Bristol, UK
About the Author
Author Catherine Butler: Catherine Butler is Associate Professor of English Literature at the University of the West of England, UK.Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .46 Inches (D)
Weight: .57 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 207
Genre: Literary Criticism
Sub-Genre: European
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Theme: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Format: Paperback
Author: Catherine Butler & Hallie O'Donovan
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 2012
TCIN: 94497391
UPC: 9781349325870
Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-2990
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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