A century of children's books by Florence V. Barry
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"A Century of Children's Books" by Florence V. Barry is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution and significance of children's literature over the past century, shedding light on key genres, authors, and themes that have shaped the way children perceive stories and imagination throughout history. The opening of this work presents the author's reflections on the nature and impact of children's books, tracing their
development from instructional texts to enchanting stories filled with grandeur and adventure. Barry discusses early influences, such as the moral tales of the 18th century and the fairy stories gaining popularity, while acknowledging the complexities of balancing education and entertainment in children's literature. As Barry sets the stage for her examination, she introduces themes of curiosity, imagination, and education that pervade the realm of stories meant for the young, paving the way for an in-depth exploration of specific literary forms and notable works within the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barry, Florence V. (Florence Valentine) |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 23007385 |
| Title | A century of children's books |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Methuen and Co.,1922. |
| Note | Appendix: A. List of chap-book romances and tales in order of reference. B. Chronological list of children's books from 1700 to 1825. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Children's literature -- Bibliography |
| Subject | Children's literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Children -- Books and reading -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68873 |
| Release Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1760 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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