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x, 238 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-228) and index. |
| Contents |
Part I. The imaginary -- 1. Many happy returns: to Freud, Rose, the child and its literature -- 2. Peter Pan and the riddle of existence -- Part II. The symbolic -- 3. Holes and pores: slipping between the cracks of social criticism -- 4. Hiding in the light: Perry Nodelman and the hidden adult -- Part III. The real -- 5. Home sweet home and the uncanny: Freud, Alice and the curious child -- Part IV. Real, symbolic, imaginary -- 6. Fantasy and realism contained: from Fortunatus cap to the Möbius Strip -- 7. The Children's Book -- not suitable for children? |
| Summary |
"David Rudd takes a lively and controversial look at the critical representation of the child in children's literature, arguing for a more open and eclectic approach: one that celebrates the diverse power, appeal and possibilities of children's literature. Drawing on psychoanalytically informed perspectives, Rudd shows how theory can be both exciting and liberating. He offers fresh and stimulating close readings of key texts, ranging from established classics - such as Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan and Winnie-the-Pooh - to more modern works, including novels (Peter Pan in Scarlet and The Children's Book) and picture books (Zoo, The Missing Piece and Where the Wild Things Are)."--Publisher's description. |
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Children's stories, English -- History and criticism.
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Children's stories, American -- History and criticism.
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Children in literature.
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Children in literature. (OCoLC)fst00855252
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Children's stories, American. (OCoLC)fst00856654
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Children's stories, English. (OCoLC)fst00856704
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc. (OCoLC)fst01411635
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| ISBN |
9781137322357 (hbk.) |
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1137322357 (hbk.) |
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9781137322340 (pbk.) |
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1137322349 (pbk.) |
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