History of Children's Literature

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In this subject, students investigate the development of literature for children from the traditional literatures of myth and legend, folk and fairy tales, through early publishing, to the emergence of genres of adventure, fantasy and realism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

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Conclusions

Jan 29th, 2013 11:51 PM

Why Fantasties Endure

Jan 29th, 2013 11:50 PM

Looking at Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and the Wizard of Oz. Why are tales of fantasy the most popular and enduring? Copyright 2013 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Peter Pan

Jan 20th, 2013 11:41 PM

Peter Pan, created by the Scottish author J.M. Barrie, is one of the most popular and treasured literary creations of the early 20th century. What makes it so timeless, and how has the story been interpreted over the last hundred years? Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Boys and Exicting Adventures

Jan 20th, 2013 11:39 PM

Adventure stories aimed at boys tend to be a lot more exciting and heroic then those for girls. Why is this the case, and what themes are typical in these? Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Girls and Domestic Adventures

Jan 16th, 2013 4:29 AM

Adventure stories aimed towards girls are often restricted by domestic elements. Is that their only appeal? Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

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