Australia Through The Looking-Glass: Children’s Fiction 1830-1980

Author: Brenda Niall
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press., 1984

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some sun-fading to spine of DJ.

This scholarly work chronicles the evolution of Australian children’s literature from 1830 to 1980, offering a comprehensive analysis of its themes, characters, and cultural impact. It uncovers how these narratives reflected and shaped the nation’s identity through a century and a half of storytelling. The text presents a detailed examination of significant authors and their contributions, illustrating the changing landscape of children’s fiction within Australia. This insightful volume details the unique perspectives and challenges faced by writers in crafting stories for young readers in a developing nation, providing a critical lens on the genre’s development as seen Australia Through The Looking-Glass: Children’s Fiction 1830-1980.