The Child in British Literature: Literary Constructions of Childhood, Medieval to Contemporary

by Adrienne E. Gavin

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The first volume to consider childhood over eight centuries of British writing, this book traces the literary child from medieval to contemporary texts. Written by international experts, the volume's essays challenge earlier readings of childhood and offer fascinating contributions to the current upsurge of interest in constructions of childhood.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1349345490

ISBN13:9781349345496

Release Date:January 2012

Publisher:Palgrave MacMillan

Length:266 Pages

Weight:0.84 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Social Science Social Sciences

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