Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit

A Children's Classic at 100

AvMargaret Mackey

Inbunden, Engelska, 2001

Del i serien Children's Literature Association Centennial Studies

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Beskrivning

Thirteen essays explore the timeless appeal of Peter's antics, and the impact of this extraordinary book on children worldwide. Contributors, each a respected scholar in the field of children's literature, examine details of Potter's life, her history as an artist, her accomplishments as a naturalist, and the contextual factors affecting her writing and illustrations. Others investigate the timelessness of this story, exploring its psychological and sociological truths and comparing Peter Rabbit to present day literature.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2001-12-01
Mått:145 x 221 x 18 mm
Vikt:395 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Children's Literature Association Centennial Studies
Antal sidor:216
Förlag:Scarecrow Press
ISBN:9780810841970

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Margaret Mackey is Assistant Professor at the School of Library and Information Studies, and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Secondary Education, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.

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Something for everyone...for laypeople, the book provides interesting approaches and illuminating criticism to aid in a deeper appreciation of a truly significant work of children's literature...literary critics will find the collection offers innovative criticism and invaluable historical background...for teachers, the collection provides insightful close readings, ideas for making connections between the book and other disciplines, and even examples of schoolchildren's reactions to the book.