David Almond

David Almond is one of the most exciting and innovative authors writing for children and young people today. Since the publication of his award-winning first book, Skellig (1998), his novels have pushed the boundaries of children''s literature and magical realism. This vibrant collection of original essays by leading international children''s literature scholars and researchers provides a theoretically-informed overview of Almond''s novels and fresh analysis of individual texts. Exploring broad themes such as philosophy, theology and cognitive science, the volume also introduces new concepts such as mystical realism, literary Catholicism and radical landscape.>

Riassunto

David Almond is critically acclaimed as one of the most innovative authors writing for children and young people today. This collection of original essays by international leaders in children's literature criticism provides a theoretically-informed overview of his work as well as a fresh analysis of individual texts.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Rosemary Johnston
• Con la collaborazione di: Rosemary Johnston (Editore)
• Editore: Bloomsbury Academic
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 02.10.2014
• EAN: 9781137301161
• ISBN: 978-1-137-30116-1
• Pagine: 224
• Serie: New Casebooks; New Casebooks (Hardcover); New Casebooks (Hardcover); New Casebooks
• Categorie: Narrativa > Poesia lirica, drammatica; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie; B, Literature, Cultural and Media Studies, Children's Literature, children''s literature;English literature;fiction;novel