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An Introduction to Children's Literature

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Book Description
Passionately enjoyed as much by the young as by adults, children's literature is a vital part of Western culture. Attracting increasing scholarly attention, its indelible influences on most people's psyche attest to its widespread importance. Well-known for his work in the field, Peter Hunt here offers a history of children's literature--primarily British, although including American and other wor... More
Book Information
PublisherOxford University Press Inc
BindingPaperback (2 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages256
ISBN-100192892436
ISBN-13978-0192892430
Publication Date08/22/1996
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About Peter Hunt (Author) : Peter Hunt is a published author and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Peter Hunt include Understanding Children's Literature, Literature for Childr... more
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