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Jack Zipes

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Children's Literature

4 volumes: print and e-reference editions available

Jack Zipes

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Oxford University Press
29 April 2006

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Literature: history & criticism; Literary studies: general; Children's literature studies: general; Bargains

For much of its history, children's literature has been overlooked or looked down on by scholars. But in recent years children's literature has assumed greater importance, as literary critics, psychologists, anthropologists, and historians have begun to discover what children and parents have known for centuries: that this is a literature of extraordinary richness, depth, and delight. The Encyclopedia captures and elucidates this richness in four volumes and 3,200 signed entries. It offers comprehensive coverage of children's literature, from medieval chapbooks of moral instruction for children to J. K. Rowling's immensely popular Harry Potter books. Unlike other references, the Encyclopedia not only documents but also interprets every work, major and minor, that has played a role in the history of children's literature in the world. General essays illuminate prominent trends, themes, genres, and the traditions of children's literature in many countries. In addition, the Encyclopedia provides biographies of important writers, as well as extensive coverage of illustrators with numerous examples of their work. Sociocultural developments such as the impact of toys, films, animation, the Internet, literacy, libraries and librarians, censorship, the multicultural expansion of the field, and other issues related to the appreciation and dissemination of children's literature are also addressed.

While the Encyclopedia concentrates on the tradition known best by its readership, it also covers the international development of children's literature and offers an unprecedented treatment of works from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, African countries, and other nations. Its over 800 distinguished contributors come from around the world and include such renowned scholars and writers as Gillian Avery, Peter Hunt, Klaus Doderer, Hansa Heino Ewers, Jean Perrot, Denise Escarpit, Brian Alderson, and Betsy Gould Hearne.A-Z organization, accessible writing, plentiful illustrations, cross-references, bibliographies, a comprehensive index and a systematic outline make the Encyclopedia an invaluable and easy-to-use research reference.

Edited by: Jack Zipes
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Library ed in the UK but is being sold in other territories
Dimensions: Height: 290mm, Width: 230mm, Spine: 190mm
Weight: 5.951kg
ISBN: 9780195146561
ISBN 10: 0195146565
Pages: 1932
Publication Date: 29 April 2006
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Oxford Encyclopedia of Children's Literature: 4 volumes: print and e-reference editions available

a mighty reference work ... a fine resource. Geoff Fox, Times Educational Supplement Superior breadth and depth ... An essential purchase. Library Journal

Winner of RUSA Best Reference Booklist Editor's Choice 2006 Library Journal Best Reference 2006.
Winner of RUSA Best Reference Booklist Editor's Choice 2006 Library Journal Best Reference 2006.
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