Telling Tales. the Impact of Germany on English Children's Books 1780-1918.

by David Blamires

Book Overview

Germany has had a profound influence on English stories for children. The Brothers Grimm, The Swiss Family Robinson and Johanna Spyri's Heidi quickly became classics but, as David Blamires clearly articulates in this volume, many other works have been fundamental in the development of English chilren's stories during the 19th Centuary and beyond. Telling Tales is the first comprehensive study of the impact of Germany on English children's books, covering...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1906924090
• ISBN13: 9781906924096
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Open Book Publishers
• Length: 474 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"