Deconstructing the Hero: Literary Theory and Children's LiteratureRoutledge, 19 ago 2005 - 264 pagine This book sets out to explore the structure and meanings within the most popular of all literary genres - the adventure story. Deconstructing the Hero offers analytical readings of some of the most widely read adventure stories such as Treasure Island , the James Bond stories and Star Wars. The book describes how adventure stories are influential in shaping children's perception and establishing values. |
Sommario
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
1 THE STORY | 9 |
2 THE HERO | 57 |
3 THE WILD THINGS | 107 |
4 THE WOMEN | 157 |
5 REWRITING THE STORY | 205 |
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Deconstructing the Hero: Literary Theory and Children's Literature Margery Hourihan Anteprima limitata - 1997 |
Deconstructing the Hero: Literary Theory and Children's Literature Margery Hourihan Anteprima limitata - 2005 |
Deconstructing the Hero: Literary Theory and Children's Literature Margery Hourihan Anteprima limitata - 1997 |