Comparative Children's Literature
Comparative Children's Literature

Author: Emer O'Sullivan

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005-03-05

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1134404859

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Emer O'Sullivan traces the history of children's literature studies, from the enthusiastic internationalism of the post-war period - which set out from the idea of a world republic of childhood - to modern comparative criticism.

Learning how to Feel
Learning how to Feel

Author: Ute Frevert

Publisher: Emotions in History

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0199684995

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This volume demonstrates how children, through their reading matter, were provided with learning tools to navigate their emotional lives, presenting this in the context of changing social, political, cultural, and gender agendas, the building of nations, subjects and citizens, and the forging of moral and religious values.

Gritli's Children
Gritli's Children

Author: Johanna Spyri

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-11-01

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 9359325899

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Johanna Spyri's "Gritli's Children" is a joyful novella written by the acclaimed Swiss author best known for her classic work, "Heidi." Spyri's lesser-known gem portrays the moving story of Gritli, a tough young girl, and her adventures in the Swiss Alps. Gritli, an orphaned youngster living in a remote mountain community with her grandfather, opens the novella. Gritli's existence is marked by hardship and loneliness until she is befriended by Madle, another country girl. They develop a deep and lasting bond that provides peace and companionship in the midst of life's trials. The spectacular grandeur of the Alpine environment and the simplicity of rural life are captured in Spyri's expressive words. The fundamental themes of the novel focus around the value of friendship, perseverance, and the healing power of nature. Readers are treated to a moving narrative that praises the strength of the human spirit as Gritli and Madle embark on numerous journeys and endure life's hardships together.