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S/LI/478. Realism in children's literature: Toms Midnight Garden and Wolf

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DATE:
2011
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This paper discusses the concept of realism in children’s literature. The paper examines Philippa Pearce’s novel Tom’s Midnight Garden and Gillian Cross’ novel Wolf. The paper examines aspects of both novels that focus on reality and dreamlike experiences. The paper aims to assess how much reality children are expected to bear, and also how much reality adult writers are willing to give them.

 

KEYWORDS: Realism, children literature, Philippa Pearce, Tom’s Midnight Garden, Gillian Cross, Wolf, reality!,

 
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