Written For Children: An Outline Of English-Language Children's Literature
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A landmark work of literary criticism and history, Written for Children presents a sweeping survey of children's literature from its earliest origins through the twentieth century, tracing how stories written for young readers have evolved alongside shifting cultural, social, and educational values. John Rowe Townsend chronicles the development of the genre with authoritative clarity, moving from the moral tales and chapbooks of earlier centuries through the golden age of Victorian fantasy and adventure, and on into the rich diversity of modern children's fiction. Written with both scholarly rigor and genuine enthusiasm, the text illustrates how landmark works — from fairy tales and school stories to picture books and young adult novels — reflect the societies that produced them. Townsend argues persuasively that children's literature deserves serious critical attention, and his assessments of individual authors and titles remain among the most insightful in the field. An essential reference for students, educators, librarians, and anyone passionate about the art of writing for young audiences, Written for Children stands as one of the definitive guides to its subject.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A landmark work of literary criticism and history, Written for Children presents a sweeping survey of children's literature from its earliest origins through the twentieth century, tracing how stories written for young readers have evolved alongside shifting cultural, social, and educational values. John Rowe Townsend chronicles the development of the genre with authoritative clarity, moving from the moral tales and chapbooks of earlier centuries through the golden age of Victorian fantasy and adventure, and on into the rich diversity of modern children's fiction. Written with both scholarly rigor and genuine enthusiasm, the text illustrates how landmark works — from fairy tales and school stories to picture books and young adult novels — reflect the societies that produced them. Townsend argues persuasively that children's literature deserves serious critical attention, and his assessments of individual authors and titles remain among the most insightful in the field. An essential reference for students, educators, librarians, and anyone passionate about the art of writing for young audiences, Written for Children stands as one of the definitive guides to its subject.
