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The contributors to this collection of essays address children's literature as an art form, rather than an educational instrument, as has been the traditional approach. Scholars from 10 different countries present a variety of approaches to the history of children's literature, including views on sociological, semiotic, and intertextual models of its evolution. Other issues explored include influence and interaction between stories and their countries of origin. This strong presentation of international perspectives on children's literature will be a valuable resource for scholars of children's and comparative literature.
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Aspects and Issues in the History of Children's Literature
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Aspects and Issues in the History of Children's Literature Edited by Maria Nikolajeva Published under the auspices of the International Research Society for Children's Literature
Contributions to the Study of World Literature, Number 60
GREENWOOD PRESS Westport, Connecticut • London
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Aspects and issues in the history of children's literature / edited by Maria Nikolajeva ; published under the auspices of the International Research Society for Children's Literature. p. cm.— (Contributions to the study of world literature, ISSN 0738-9345 ; no. 60) Selection of papers originally presented at the 9th Congress of the International Research Society for Children's Literature which was held in Salamanca, Spain in 1989. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-313-29614-6 1. Children's literature—History and criticism—Congresses. I. Nikolajeva, Maria. II. International Research Society for Children's Literature. III. International Research Society for Children's Literature. Congress (9th : 1989 : Salamanca, Spain). IV. Series. PN1009.A1A77 1995 809'. 89282—dc20 94-43041 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data is available. Copyright © 1995 by the International Research Society for Children's Literature All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, by any process or technique, without the express written consent of the publisher. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 94-43041 ISBN: 0-313-29614-6 ISSN: 0738-9345 First published in 1995 Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881 An imprint of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc. Printed in the United States of America
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