In this collection of fourteen essays, Anne Scott MacLeod locates and describes shifts in the American concept of childhood as those changes are suggested in nearly two centuries of children's stories. Most of the essays concern domestic novels for children or adolescents--stories set more or less in the time of their publication.
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In this collection of fourteen essays, Anne Scott MacLeod locates and describes shifts in the American concept of childhood as those changes are suggested in nearly two centuries of children's stories. Most of the essays concern domestic novels for children or adolescents--stories set more or less in the time of their publication.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 9780820315515.
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Acceptable. Paperback The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Very good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 242 p. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 92038269 Type of material Book Personal name MacLeod, Anne Scott. Main title American childhood: essays on children's literature of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries / Anne Scott MacLeod. Published/Created Athens: University of Georgia Press, c1994. Description x, 242 p.; 23 cm. ISBN 0820315516 (alk. paper) LC classification PS490. M29 1994 LC Subjects Children's literature, American--History and criticism. American literature--19th century--History and criticism. American literature--20th century--History and criticism. Children--Books and reading--United States--History--19th century. Children--Books and reading--United States--History--20th century. Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-233) and index. Dewey class no. 810.9/9282 Geographic area code n-us---
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VG+/VG. 0820315516. Covers very clean, bright; pages tight, white, unmarked. DJ crisp, glossy, with very minor wear (no tears). NOT a former library copy; no underlining, etc. Fourteen essays on how changing concepts of childhood have affected children's literature since the 19th century.;
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Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 242 pages. "In this collection of 14 essays, the author locates and describes shifts in the American concept of childhood as those changes are suggested in nearly two centuries of children's stories." FINE SOFTCOVER.
