Children's literature /M.O. Grenby.

Grenby, M. O. 1970-

Children's literature /M.O. Grenby. - second edition. [Enhancedition. Credo edition. - Edinburgh [Scotland] : Edinburgh University Press, (c)2014. Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, (c)2014. - 1 online resource (16 entries) : 8 images. - Edinburgh critical guides to literature .

Includes bibliographical references.

Series preface -- Acknowledgements -- Chronology -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. Fables -- Chapter 2. Poetry -- Chapter 3. Moral and instructive tales -- Chapter 4. The school story -- Chapter 5. The family story -- Chapter 6. Fantasy -- Chapter 7. The adventure story -- Chapter 8. Illustrations and picturebooks -- Conclusion -- Student resources -- Glossary -- Guide to further reading.

This critical guide provides a concise yet comprehensive history of British and North American children's literature from its seventeenth-century origins to the present day.



9781784028350 9780748649075

Uk


Children's literature, English--History and criticism.
Children's literature, American--History and criticism.


Electronic Books.

PR990 / .C455 2014