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The haunted wood : a history of childhood reading

by Sam Leith

This history of children's literature traces the evolution of the canon from ancient fables through the Victorian golden age to contemporary classics. It examines how the genre has developed and considers the enduring impact of these stories on readers across generations.

Accession 28706 ISBN 9780861548187 Publisher Oneworld
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