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HOW DID LONG JOHN SILVER LOSE HIS LEG
AND TWENTY-SIX OTHER MYSTERIES OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE |
| By: |
Dennis Butts, Peter Hunt |
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Paperback |
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£18.50 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0718893107 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780718893101 |
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| Publisher: |
JAMES CLARKE & CO LTD |
| Pub. date: |
28 November, 2013 |
| Pages: |
154 |
| Description: |
A wide-ranging and lively exploration of the questions raised by the classics of children's fiction, both in the texts themselves and in their cultural reception. |
| Synopsis: |
'How did Long John Silver Lose His Leg?' is a diverting tour through some of the bestloved classics of children's literature, addressing many of the unanswered questions that inspire intense speculation when the books are laid down. Could Bobbie's train really have stopped in time ('The Railway Children')? Did Beatrix Potter have the 'flu in 1909, and did this lead to a certain darkness in her work ('The Tale of Mr Tod')? Would the 'rugby football' played by Tom Brown be recognised by sportsmen today ('Tom Brown's Schooldays')? The authors speculate entertainingly and informatively on the anomalies and unexplained phenomena found in children's literature and, having established the cultural importance of children's books in the modern age, also consider the more serious issues raised by the genre. Why are we so defensive of the idyllic worlds presented in children's books? Why have some of our best-loved authors been outed as neglectful parents to their own children? Should we ever separate the book from its creator and appreciate the works of writers convicted of crimes against children?A treat for any enthusiast of children's literature, two of the most distinguished writers on the subject provide rich detail, witty explication, and serious food for thought. |
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UK |
| Imprint: |
Lutterworth Press |
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Non-returnable |
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