Reading History in Children's Books
Description
This book offers a critical account of historical books about Britain written for children, including realist novels, non-fiction, fantasy and alternative histories. It also investigates the literary, ideological and philosophical challenges involved in writing about the past, especially for an audience whose knowledge of history is often limited.
Keywords
Literary CriticismEuropeanSemiotics & TheorySocial ScienceChildren's & Young Adult LiteratureHistoryEuropeGreat BritainLanguage Arts & DisciplinesLinguisticsAnthropologyCultural & Social
2012Book
Author(s)Catherine Butler
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9780230278080
LanguageEnglish
