'Gypsies' in nineteenth-century children's books : a comparative study of four national literary traditions /
by Jean Kommers ; with an introductory essay by María Sierra.
Bok Engelsk 2022 J. Kommers,· Literary criticism.
| Omfang | xvi, 349 pages : : illustrations (some color) ;
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| Opplysninger | Subject, sources and approach -- Representation and symbolism : an analysis refering to Dutch narratives -- Intermezzo : how an enduring German religious tale changed into a 'Gypsy-Tale' -- Gypsies in English juvenile literature -- German juvenile Gypsy-literature -- French juvenile literature -- Conclusing observations.. - "This literary analysis of the representation of 'Gypsies' in juvenile literature is unique in its comparative scope, as well as in the special attention for rare pre-1850 narratives, the period when juvenile literature developed as a specific genre. Most studies on the subject are about one national literary tradition or confined to a limited period. In this study Dutch, English, French and German texts are analysed and discussed with reference to main academic publications about the subject. Emphasis is on the rich variation in narrative presentations, rather than on an inventory of images or prejudices. An important topic is the fundamental difference between early English and German narratives. Important because of the wide dissemination of German stories"--
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| ISBN | 9789004522800
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