Children's Stories In American Literature, 1861-1896 (1896)

By Henrietta Christian Wright

Book Overview

Children�������s Stories In American Literature, 1861-1896 (1896) is a book written by Henrietta Christian Wright that explores the world of children's literature during the late 19th century in America. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the most popular and influential children's stories of the time, including works by Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain, and L. Frank Baum.Wright delves into the themes and motifs present in these stories, analyzing how they reflect the cultural and social values of the era. She also examines the role of children's literature in shaping the attitudes and beliefs of young readers, as well as its impact on the wider literary landscape.Throughout the book, Wright offers insightful commentary and analysis, drawing on her extensive knowledge of both children's literature and American literary history. Children�������s Stories In American Literature, 1861-1896 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of children's literature, as well as for scholars and students of American literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116460290X
• ISBN13: 9781164602903
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"