A Peculiar Gift: Nineteenth Century Writings on Books for Children
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.
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Protective plastic sleeve over jacket, easily removeable. Coffee stain at bottom of block - only bleeds into first page.
Explore the evolution of childhood through the eyes of the Victorian and Edwardian critics who shaped it. A Peculiar Gift is a landmark anthology that collects rare and influential 19th-century reviews, articles, and essays regarding the burgeoning world of children's literature. Compiled and edited by Lance Salway, this volume features insights from contemporary giants like Lewis Carroll, Edward Salmon, and Charlotte Yonge. It provides a fascinating look at the shift from purely moralistic "instructive" tales to the imaginative "Golden Age" of storytelling. This scholarly yet accessible collection is an essential resource for bibliophiles, historians, and anyone interested in the cultural history of the nursery and the schoolroom.
Author: Edited by Lance Salway
Format: Hardback
Published: 1976, Kestrel Books
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Protective plastic sleeve over jacket, easily removeable. Coffee stain at bottom of block - only bleeds into first page.
Explore the evolution of childhood through the eyes of the Victorian and Edwardian critics who shaped it. A Peculiar Gift is a landmark anthology that collects rare and influential 19th-century reviews, articles, and essays regarding the burgeoning world of children's literature. Compiled and edited by Lance Salway, this volume features insights from contemporary giants like Lewis Carroll, Edward Salmon, and Charlotte Yonge. It provides a fascinating look at the shift from purely moralistic "instructive" tales to the imaginative "Golden Age" of storytelling. This scholarly yet accessible collection is an essential resource for bibliophiles, historians, and anyone interested in the cultural history of the nursery and the schoolroom.