Thirteen essays explore the timeless appeal of Peter's antics, and the impact of this extraordinary book on children worldwide. Contributors, each a respected scholar in the field of children's literature, examine details of Potter's life, her history as an artist, her accomplishments as a naturalist, and the contextual factors affecting her writing and illustrations. Others investigate the timelessness of this story, exploring its psychological and sociological truths and comparing Peter Rabbit to present day literature.
| ISBN: | 9780810841970 |
| Publication date: | 1st December 2001 |
| Author: | Margaret Mackey |
| Publisher: | The Scarecrow Press an imprint of Scarecrow Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 200 pages |
| Series: | Children's Literature Association Centennial Studies |
| Genres: |
Children’s and teenage literature studies: general Education |