Australia Through The Looking-Glass: Children's Fiction 1830-1980
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: Brenda Niall
Binding: Paperback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
'Australia Through The Looking-Glass: Children's Fiction 1830-1980 presents a comprehensive literary history, chronicling the development of Australian children's literature from its nascent stages in the 19th century through to the late 20th century. This insightful volume uncovers the cultural influences and societal shifts that shaped storytelling for young readers across the continent. It meticulously details the works of prominent authors and illustrators, illustrating how their narratives reflected and contributed to the national identity. The text argues for the enduring significance of these stories, offering a critical perspective on their themes, styles, and impact on generations of Australian youth.'
Author: Brenda Niall
Binding: Paperback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
'Australia Through The Looking-Glass: Children's Fiction 1830-1980 presents a comprehensive literary history, chronicling the development of Australian children's literature from its nascent stages in the 19th century through to the late 20th century. This insightful volume uncovers the cultural influences and societal shifts that shaped storytelling for young readers across the continent. It meticulously details the works of prominent authors and illustrators, illustrating how their narratives reflected and contributed to the national identity. The text argues for the enduring significance of these stories, offering a critical perspective on their themes, styles, and impact on generations of Australian youth.'