The New Republic of Childhood: A Critical Guide to Canadian Children's Literature in English [Paperback]

Sheila Egoff (Author), Judith Saltman (Author)

Book Description

The Republic of Childhood was first published in 1967. This new edition, an extensively rewritten version of the 1975 edition, is completely expanded and brought up-to-date with extensive coverage of titles published in the 1980s. Spanning the full spectrum of Canadian children's literature, the volume discusses such topics as realistic fiction, fantasy, science fiction, picturebooks, historical fiction, folk and fairy tales, poetry and verse, and the growth of Canadian publishing.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"With its laudable attempt to bring international standards of criticism to bear on Canadian books, it remains an indispensable introduction to readers of all backgrounds."--Choice

"The text, strengthened through mention of numerous titles, is authoritative, briskly written, and energizing."--Booklist

About the Author

Judith Saltman, Assistant Professor, School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, both at University of British Columbia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 392 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; Rev Sub edition (July 19, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195405765
• ISBN-13: 978-0195405767
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,730,641 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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