Childrens literature an illustrated history by hunt peter. The second edition of peter hunt s bestselling international companion encyclopedia of children s literature offers comprehensive coverage of the subject across the world, with substantial, accessible, articles by specialists and worldranking experts. Hunts books include works of criticism, novels, and stories for younger. Comprehensive and visually rich, this new norton anthology, in a beautiful slipcased gift edition, traces. He has written or edited twentyfour books, has written over 120 articles. The wind in the willows is one of the most famous english childrens books, one of the most famous books about animals, and a classic book about messing about in boats. Edited by peter hunt, a leading figure in the field, this book introduces the study of childrens literature, addressing theoretical questions as well as the most relevant critical approaches to the discipline.
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Childrens literature, the body of written works and accompanying illustrations produced in order to entertain or instruct young people. Changing concepts of childhood and childrens literature, edited by vanessa joosen and katrien vloeberghs this book first published 2006 by cambridge scholars press 15 angerton gardens, newcastle, ne5 2ja, uk british library cataloguing in publication data a catalogue record for this book. Buy childrens literature 01 edition 9780631211419 by peter hunt for up to 90% off at. Peter hunt is professor of english and children s literature in the school of english, communications and philosophy at the university of wales, cardiff. An illustrated history, edited by peter hunt, traces books for youngsters from the 16th century to the present in such comprehensive chapters as morality and levity 17801820 and internationalism, fantasy, and realism 19451970. He has edited five classic childrens books for oxford university presss worlds classics. Hunts books include works of criticism, novels, and stories for younger children. Understanding childrens literature by peter hunt goodreads. Prompting that an authors choice of book type and content stems from their.
Im a huge fan of childrens literature and youngadult literature. Others say the seven book set holds up rather well, thank you. Peter hunt born 1945 is a british scholar who is professor emeritus in english and children s literature at cardiff university, uk. Understanding childrens literatureedited by peter hunt p. Peter hunt is professor of english at cardiff university. Best childrens literature of all time book awards and. Peter hunt hunt, peter used books, rare books and new books. Peter hunts claim in his essay, instruction and delight, is that all childrens books are unavoidably didactic to some extent, since all authors have their own motives when writing a book. Peter hunt professor of childrens literature sophie neville. Buy understanding childrens literature 1 by hunt, peter isbn. The childrens literature courses that he ran at cardiff were the first to treat childrens literature as a subject of academic study in the uk.
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Changing concepts of childhood and childrens literature. The study of childrens literature and culture has been experiencing a renaissance, with vital new work proliferating across many areas of interest. The second edition of peter hunts bestselling international companion encyclopedia of childrens literature offers comprehensive coverage of the subject across the world, with substantial. Buy an introduction to childrens literature c opus t opus n reprint by hunt, peter isbn. Incorporating thirteen essays from the highlyacclaimed international companion. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In 2003 he won the international brothers grimm award from the international children s literature institute, osaka, for outstanding services to world children s books studies. Edited by peter hunt, a leading figure in the field, this book introduces the study of childrens literature, addressing theoretical questions as well as the most. The wind in the willows isnt really a childrens book.
A catalogue record for this book is available from the british library library of congress cataloging in publication data understanding childrens literatureedited by peter hunt p. One of the most insightful com ments ive ever read about childrens literature is this one. International companion encyclopedia of childrens literature. Edited by peter hunt, a leading figure in the field, this book introduces the study of childrens literature, addressing theoretical questions as well as the most relevant critical approaches. He has written or edited eleven books on children s literature, including an introduction to children s literature 1994, the international companion encyclopedia of. Criticism, theory, and childrens literature book, 1991. Tagged as a guide to arthur ransomes books, academic book about swallows and amazons, arthur ransome, book author, book news, competition, coniston, coot club, cumbria, editor. Peter hunt peter hunt was the first specialist in childrens literature to be appointed full professor of english in a british university. Hunt offers a lively and opinionated history of childrens literature, covering the obvious material but offering distinctive ideas about both individual works and writers and ways of approaching the genre. See more ideas about literacy activities, book activities and childrens books. This book offers a systematic introduction to some of the essential concepts necessary for the study of childrens literature. Ironically, he is probably the world authority on the wind in the willows. Understanding childrens literature peter hunt this book offers a systematic introduction to some of the essential concepts necessary for the study of childrens literature. Mapping this vibrant scholarship, keywords for childrens.
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