Thursday's Child: Trends and Patterns in Contemporary Children's LiteratureSketches the history of children's literature, looks at the genres of fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, folklore, poetry, problem novels and picture books, and recommends specific works |
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While the traditional storytellers of the early ages of mankind addressed both
young and old with stories of universal experience , and stories in which the
audience could literally participate , even through song and dance , the electronic
...
While the traditional storytellers of the early ages of mankind addressed both
young and old with stories of universal experience , and stories in which the
audience could literally participate , even through song and dance , the electronic
...
Page 206
... and specificity of indigenous tales . Such a lack of empathy and appreciation
toward them began early and has been long lasting . With a limited knowledge of
the true aspect of the new cultures they met , early European explorers ...
... and specificity of indigenous tales . Such a lack of empathy and appreciation
toward them began early and has been long lasting . With a limited knowledge of
the true aspect of the new cultures they met , early European explorers ...
Page 217
... and the early Greek dramatists for Greek myth and legend ; and Charlotte
Guest for her translation of the Mabinogian . ... of versions , compelling attention
to the powerful narrative core of early mankind's nature and dramatic life
experience .
... and the early Greek dramatists for Greek myth and legend ; and Charlotte
Guest for her translation of the Mabinogian . ... of versions , compelling attention
to the powerful narrative core of early mankind's nature and dramatic life
experience .
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Contents
Childrens Literature and How It Grew | 1 |
Selection from | 2 |
the Golden Ages of Childrens Literature | 18 |
Copyright | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Thursday's Child: Trends and Patterns in Contemporary Children's Literature |
| Authors | Egoff, Sheila, Sheila A. Egoff |
| Contributor | American Library Association |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | American Library Association, 1981 |
| ISBN | 0838903274, 9780838903278 |
| Length | 323 pages |
| Subjects | › › Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science / General |
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