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Routledge Voracious Children: Who Eats Whom in Children's Literature

Name: Voracious Children: Who Eats Whom in Children's Literature
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Explore the deep connection between food and storytelling in Voracious Children: Who Eats Whom in Children's Literature. Published by Routledge, this academic work examines how food is used to seduce, pleasure, and coerce characters and readers alike within the world of children's fiction. This book addresses significant questions regarding the quantity and quality of food featured in various literary works. It looks at why feasting fantasies are so common, particularly in British classics, and seeks to understand their appeal to both historical and contemporary readers. By investigating the role of literary food events, the text explores how these moments affect the audience and whether food serves as a central element in the structure of children's literature. Ideal for students and researchers interested in social and health issues within literature, this volume provides a detailed look at the compelling subject of children eating. It offers a unique perspective on how consumption shapes the narrative experience and the cultural impact of food in written stories.

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Examines the use of food to influence and coerce characters within children's fiction.

Analyzes the prevalence of feasting fantasies found in British literary classics.

Investigates the appeal of food-centric stories for both historical and modern readers.

Explores the impact of literary food events on the reader experience.

Provides academic insight into the relationship between food and children's literature.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415976421
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Social & Health Issues
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 April 2006
Listed Since: 23 January 2007

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