Deconstructing the Hero: Literary Theory and Children's Literature

By Margery Hourihan

Book Overview

This book sets out to explore the structure and meaning of one of the most popular literary genres - the adventure story. It offers analytical readings of some of the most popular adventure stories and looks at their influence on children.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415141869
• ISBN13: 9780415141864
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"