Waifs And Their Authors

By Alphonso Alva Hopkins

Book Overview

Waifs and Their Authors is a book written by A. A. Hopkins that explores the lives and works of various authors who have written books about abandoned or orphaned children, known as ""waifs"". The book delves into the motivations behind these authors' choices to write about such characters and the impact their works have had on literature and society. Hopkins examines the works of authors such as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, and Mark Twain, among others, and provides insightful analysis of their literary contributions. The book also discusses the social and cultural contexts in which these works were written and how they reflect the attitudes and values of their time. Overall, Waifs and Their Authors is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of literature and the portrayal of children in fiction.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: 1163240869
• ISBN13: 9781163240861
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"