Behold the Child: American Children and Their Books, 1621-1922
Book Description
In Behold the Child, Gillian Avery offers an engaging account of children's literature in America from colonial times to the early twentieth century. Exploring a variety of social, cultural, and practical forces, Avery shows how the literature of the old world influenced that of the new and describes the emergence of uniquely American styles and themes in children's books. Her topics include th... More
Book Information
Publisher | The Johns Hopkins University Press |
Binding | Hardcover (2 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 239 |
ISBN-10 | 0801850665 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0801850660 |
Publication Date | 01/01/1995 |
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