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Deconstructing the Hero: Literary Theory and Children's Literature
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Based on 20 Ratings and 8 Reviews

Book Description
This book sets out to explore the structure and meanings within the most popular of all literary genres - the adventure story. Deconstructing the Hero offers analytical readings of some of the most widely read adventure stories such as Treasure Island , the James Bond stories and Star Wars. The book describes how adventure stories are influential in shaping chil... More
Book Information
PublisherRoutledge Books
BindingHardcover (4 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages252
ISBN-100415144191
ISBN-13978-0415144193
Publication Date11/05/1997
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About Marger Hourihan (Author) : Marger Hourihan is a published author. Published credits of Marger Hourihan include Deconstructing the Hero: Literary Theory and Children's Literature.
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About Margery Hourihan (Author) : Margery Hourihan is a published author. A published credit of Margery Hourihan is Deconstructing the Hero.
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