Names and Naming in Young Adult Literature
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Book Description
This book shows how authors of young adult literature use the creation of names for people, places, events, inventions, animals, and imaginary concepts as one of their most important literary techniques. Chapters address how authors use names to stretch readers' emotions, to reveal ethnic values and differences, to create "other worlds," and to establish tone. Other chapters focus on how authors u... More
Book Information
Publisher | Scarecrow Press, Inc. |
Binding | Hardcover (2 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 192 |
ISBN-10 | 0810858088 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0810858084 |
Publication Date | 07/05/2007 |
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