Mystery in Children's Literature: From the Rational to the Supernatural

by Adrienne E. Gavin

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The first book to assess critically mystery in children's literature, this collection charts a development from religious mystery through rationally solved detective fictions to insoluble supernatural and horror mysteries. Written by internationally recognised scholars in the field, these thirteen original essays offer challenging and innovative readings of both classic and popular mysteries for children. This volume will be essential and stimulating reading for anyone with an interest in children's literature or in mystery fiction.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1349423742

ISBN13:9781349423743

Release Date:January 2001

Publisher:Palgrave MacMillan

Length:228 Pages

Weight:0.69 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Related Subjects

Criticism & Theory History & Criticism Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Literature & Fiction Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Movements & Periods Mystery Reference Teen & Young Adult

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