Reading Series Fiction: From Arthur Ransome to Gene Kemp
Victor Watson
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Paperback. This book investigates the 'series' in children's literature. It explores the nature and appeal of series writing, it provides an historical overview and looks at the nature of literary criticism applied to children's literature. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 2AB; DSK; DSY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 138 x 12. Weight in Grams: 294. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
This book investigates the 'series' in children's literature. The works of several well-known children's authors - UK and the US, traditional and contemporary - are analyzed, and using these examples, the book explores the special nature and appeal of series writing for children. As well as providing an historical overview of the series, the author raises important questions about the nature of literary criticism applied to children's literature.
This book investigates the 'series' in children's literature. The works of several well-known children's authors - UK and the US, traditional and contemporary - are analyzed, and using these examples, the book explores the special nature and appeal of series writing for children. As well as providing an historical overview of the series, the author raises important questions about the nature of literary criticism applied to children's literature.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
244
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415227025
SKU
KSS0002015
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Reviews for Reading Series Fiction: From Arthur Ransome to Gene Kemp
'This is criticism at its best: assessing children's literature by focussing on what children love about it, rather that what adults detest ... [it] is one of those rare books which will appeal as much to readers and collectors as to the critical establishment whom Victor Watson is trying to re-educate. I cannot recommend it highly enough.' - Sue Sims, ... Read more