Abstract
Historically, “story” is probably one of the most frequently employed words in relation to children’s literature. Yet despite its constant use by reviewers and critics over much of the history of fiction written specifically for young people, it has rarely been defined or analysed. In its apparent simplicity, taken-for-granted-ness, and resistance to deconstruction, the term establishes itself as something unquestioned, like the nature of “childhood” or “the child” story.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Keywords for Children's Literature |
| Editors | Philip Nel, Lissa Paul |
| Place of Publication | U.S. |
| Publisher | New York University Press |
| Pages | 207-213 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780814758892 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780814758540 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |