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Routledge Literature For Children: Contemporary Criticism

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Explore the evolving world of children's literature through this essential collection of contemporary criticism. Published by Routledge, this book brings together a distinctive body of academic work that has shaped the field in recent years. It provides a deep look into how literary criticism connects with essential disciplines like education, psychology, history, and scientific theory. Readers will find a wide range of perspectives, including Peter Hollindale's award-winning essay on Ideology and Children's Literature. The collection covers diverse topics from metafiction and postmodernism to fractal geometry. By examining a broad spectrum of texts, from simple picture books to classics like The Wizard of Oz and Australian literature, this volume offers a comprehensive understanding of the modern critical landscape for students and researchers alike.

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Includes award-winning research such as Peter Hollindale's essay on Ideology and Children's Literature.

Covers a wide range of academic topics including metafiction, postmodernism, and fractal geometry.

Connects literary analysis with fields like psychology, education, history, and scientific theory.

Examines diverse literary works ranging from picture books to The Wizard of Oz and Australian texts.

Consolidates important essays published in the field over the last five years for modern relevance.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
03 December 1992
Listed Since
29 January 2007

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