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The Norton anthology of children's literature
the traditions in English
By Zipes, Jack David & Paul, Lissa & Vallone, Lynne & Hunt, Peter & Avery, Gillian
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-39332-776-2
- Publisher
- New York : W.W. Norton, c2005.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2005
The purpose of this mammoth anthology, according to general editor Zipes (German, Univ. of Minnesota; Fairy Tale as Myth/Myth as Fairy Tale ), is to provide "an introduction to children's literature for students," and it easily succeeds in this aim. Fairy tale and fantasy are just two of the 19 genres covered here; the excellent introductory essay for the latter is divided into five sections: "Narratives of Wonder," "Engl...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
