The Child in British Literature Literary Constructions of Childhood, Medieval to Contemporary
Description
The first volume to consider childhood over eight centuries of British writing, this book traces the literary child from medieval to contemporary texts. Written by international experts, the volume's essays challenge earlier readings of childhood and offer fascinating contributions to the current upsurge of interest in constructions of childhood.
Keywords
Literary CriticismSemiotics & TheorySocial ScienceChildren's & Young Adult LiteratureSociologyMarriage & FamilyEuropeanLanguage Arts & DisciplinesLinguisticsHistorical & ComparativeAnthropologyCultural & Social
2012Book
Author(s)Adrienne E. Gavin
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9780230348271
LanguageEnglish
