Roald Dahl and Philosophy - A Little Nonsense Now and Then

For generations acclaimed children's author Roald Dahl's most famous tales have captivated both children and adults. Classics like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach , may initially appear to be yarns spun for the amusement of the adolescent mind, however, upon digging deeper one uncovers a treasure trove of philosophical richness that is anything but childish, but in fact reveals the true existential weight, and multi-layered meaning of our favorite children's stories. Original.

Product details

• Authors: Jacob Held, Jacob M. Held
• Assisted by: Jacob Held (Editor), Jacob M Held (Editor), Jacob M. Held (Editor)
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.04.2014
• EAN: 9781442222526
• ISBN: 978-1-4422-2252-6
• No. of pages: 264
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / Social, PHILOSOPHY / Political, PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 20th Century, Social & political philosophy, Ethics & moral philosophy, social and political philosophy, Ethics and moral philosophy, Literary studies: from c 1900 -, Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers, Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers, Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, LITERARY CRITICISM / Novel as Form