Seen And Not Heard: A Garland Of Fancies For Victorian Children

Seen And Not Heard: A Garland Of Fancies For Victorian Children

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Nigel Temple
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hutchinson, London, 1970

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner

Seen And Not Heard: A Garland Of Fancies For Victorian Children presents a captivating anthology of literature crafted for young readers during the Victorian era. This collection chronicles the imaginative tales and moral lessons that shaped childhoods in a bygone age, offering a unique window into historical pedagogical approaches. Nigel Temple's compilation illustrates the prevailing social expectations for children, often emphasizing obedience and quiet contemplation through its diverse narratives and verses. It uncovers the charming, sometimes stern, fancies that entertained and instructed, providing a rich tapestry of period-specific storytelling. Readers will find a fascinating historical document that both reflects and subtly critiques the era's ideals concerning youth and upbringing.

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Description

Author: Nigel Temple
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hutchinson, London, 1970

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner

Seen And Not Heard: A Garland Of Fancies For Victorian Children presents a captivating anthology of literature crafted for young readers during the Victorian era. This collection chronicles the imaginative tales and moral lessons that shaped childhoods in a bygone age, offering a unique window into historical pedagogical approaches. Nigel Temple's compilation illustrates the prevailing social expectations for children, often emphasizing obedience and quiet contemplation through its diverse narratives and verses. It uncovers the charming, sometimes stern, fancies that entertained and instructed, providing a rich tapestry of period-specific storytelling. Readers will find a fascinating historical document that both reflects and subtly critiques the era's ideals concerning youth and upbringing.