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

Gavin, A.

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.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2012-02-27

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230348271

DOI: 10.1057/9780230361867

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 266