Who's Who In Children's Books: A Treasury Of The Familiar Characters Of Childhood
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Step into a world where beloved literary companions are given their rightful place in a definitive compendium — Who's Who in Children's Books: A Treasury of the Familiar Characters of Childhood is an indispensable guide that catalogs, celebrates, and illuminates the iconic figures who have shaped the imaginations of young readers for generations. Margery Fisher presents an encyclopedic survey spanning centuries of children's literature, from the mischievous Tom Sawyer and the indomitable Mary Poppins to the timeless Alice and the noble Atticus Finch, granting each character a richly detailed entry that chronicles their origins, personalities, and enduring cultural significance. Fisher, one of the most respected critics of children's literature of the twentieth century, writes with an authority and affection that transforms this reference work into a genuinely pleasurable read. Her prose is both scholarly and warmly accessible, arguing persuasively that the characters inhabiting children's fiction are not mere entertainment but mirrors of society, morality, and the human condition. A treasure trove for educators, parents, librarians, and nostalgic readers alike, this volume leaves one wondering — how many of these unforgettable companions are still waiting to be rediscovered?
Author: Margery Fisher
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Step into a world where beloved literary companions are given their rightful place in a definitive compendium — Who's Who in Children's Books: A Treasury of the Familiar Characters of Childhood is an indispensable guide that catalogs, celebrates, and illuminates the iconic figures who have shaped the imaginations of young readers for generations. Margery Fisher presents an encyclopedic survey spanning centuries of children's literature, from the mischievous Tom Sawyer and the indomitable Mary Poppins to the timeless Alice and the noble Atticus Finch, granting each character a richly detailed entry that chronicles their origins, personalities, and enduring cultural significance. Fisher, one of the most respected critics of children's literature of the twentieth century, writes with an authority and affection that transforms this reference work into a genuinely pleasurable read. Her prose is both scholarly and warmly accessible, arguing persuasively that the characters inhabiting children's fiction are not mere entertainment but mirrors of society, morality, and the human condition. A treasure trove for educators, parents, librarians, and nostalgic readers alike, this volume leaves one wondering — how many of these unforgettable companions are still waiting to be rediscovered?