Innocence & Experience: Essays & Conversations On Children's Literature
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A rich and thoughtful collection of literary criticism, Innocence & Experience: Essays & Conversations on Children's Literature gathers the perspectives of some of the most celebrated voices in children's publishing, bringing together essays and in-depth conversations that illuminate the art, craft, and cultural significance of literature written for young readers. Edited by Barbara Harrison and Gregory Maguire, the volume presents a wide-ranging dialogue between authors, illustrators, critics, and educators who argue passionately for the intellectual and moral weight of children's books as a serious literary form. The tone throughout is both scholarly and warmly accessible, balancing academic rigor with a genuine love for the genre. Contributors examine how stories shape childhood imagination, address difficult truths, and reflect the values of the societies that produce them, illustrating the profound responsibility carried by those who write for children. A landmark work in the field, it remains an essential resource for students, teachers, librarians, and anyone who believes that the books we give to children matter deeply.
Author: Barbara Harrison And Gregory Maguire
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987, Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A rich and thoughtful collection of literary criticism, Innocence & Experience: Essays & Conversations on Children's Literature gathers the perspectives of some of the most celebrated voices in children's publishing, bringing together essays and in-depth conversations that illuminate the art, craft, and cultural significance of literature written for young readers. Edited by Barbara Harrison and Gregory Maguire, the volume presents a wide-ranging dialogue between authors, illustrators, critics, and educators who argue passionately for the intellectual and moral weight of children's books as a serious literary form. The tone throughout is both scholarly and warmly accessible, balancing academic rigor with a genuine love for the genre. Contributors examine how stories shape childhood imagination, address difficult truths, and reflect the values of the societies that produce them, illustrating the profound responsibility carried by those who write for children. A landmark work in the field, it remains an essential resource for students, teachers, librarians, and anyone who believes that the books we give to children matter deeply.