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The genre of '''children's literature''' has a long history within the overall field of literature, although literature written specifically for children's entertainment is a relatively recent development. John Newbery's publication of ''A Little Pretty Pocket-Book'' in 1744 marks the beginning of pleasure reading marketed specifically to children. Previous to Newbery, literature for children was intended to instruct the young, though children adopted adult literature that they found diverting. Among the earliest examples found in English of this co-opted adult fiction are [[Thomas Mallory]]'s [[''Morte D'Arthur'']] and the [[Robin Hood]] tales. |
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The genre of '''children's literature''' has a long tradition within the overall field of literature. |
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In current publishing, the typical breakdown within the field is - [[pre-reader]]s, [[early reader]]s, [[chapter book]]s, and [[young adult]]s. |
In current publishing, the typical breakdown within the field is - [[pre-reader]]s, [[early reader]]s, [[chapter book]]s, and [[young adult]]s. Picture books, which cross all genres and age levels, feature art as an integral part of the overall work. |
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Many authors specialize in books for children, or have written books beloved by children. In some cases, books intended for adults, such as [[Jonathan Swift|Swift's]] <i>Gulliver's Travels</i> have been edited (or [[Thomas Bowdler|<i>bowdlerized</i>]]) somewhat for the childrens versions. |
Many authors specialize in books for children, or have written books beloved by children. In some cases, books intended for adults, such as [[Jonathan Swift|Swift's]] <i>Gulliver's Travels</i> have been edited (or [[Thomas Bowdler|<i>bowdlerized</i>]]) somewhat for the childrens versions. |
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Revision as of 04:32, 29 September 2002
The genre of children's literature has a long history within the overall field of literature, although literature written specifically for children's entertainment is a relatively recent development. John Newbery's publication of A Little Pretty Pocket-Book in 1744 marks the beginning of pleasure reading marketed specifically to children. Previous to Newbery, literature for children was intended to instruct the young, though children adopted adult literature that they found diverting. Among the earliest examples found in English of this co-opted adult fiction are Thomas Mallory's ''Morte D'Arthur'' and the Robin Hood tales.
In current publishing, the typical breakdown within the field is - pre-readers, early readers, chapter books, and young adults. Picture books, which cross all genres and age levels, feature art as an integral part of the overall work.
Many authors specialize in books for children, or have written books beloved by children. In some cases, books intended for adults, such as Swift's Gulliver's Travels have been edited (or bowdlerized) somewhat for the childrens versions.
List of Important Children's authors and their most famous works
