A History Of Australian Children's Literature: 1941-1970
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Wear on jacket - chipping around edges. Pages crisp and clear
A scholarly work of literary history and criticism, A History of Australian Children's Literature: 1941–1970 chronicles the rich and often overlooked development of children's publishing in Australia across three pivotal decades. Saxby meticulously traces the emergence of a distinctly Australian voice in literature for young readers, examining how authors, illustrators, and publishers shaped a national identity through storytelling during a period of significant cultural change. The work presents detailed analyses of key texts, authors, and trends, situating Australian children's literature within both its local context and the broader international publishing landscape. Written with academic authority yet remaining accessible to educators, librarians, and enthusiasts alike, it stands as an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the foundations of a uniquely Australian literary tradition for children.
Author: H. M. Saxby
Format: Hardback
Published: 1971, Wentworth Books
Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Wear on jacket - chipping around edges. Pages crisp and clear
A scholarly work of literary history and criticism, A History of Australian Children's Literature: 1941–1970 chronicles the rich and often overlooked development of children's publishing in Australia across three pivotal decades. Saxby meticulously traces the emergence of a distinctly Australian voice in literature for young readers, examining how authors, illustrators, and publishers shaped a national identity through storytelling during a period of significant cultural change. The work presents detailed analyses of key texts, authors, and trends, situating Australian children's literature within both its local context and the broader international publishing landscape. Written with academic authority yet remaining accessible to educators, librarians, and enthusiasts alike, it stands as an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the foundations of a uniquely Australian literary tradition for children.