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The contributors to this collection of essays address children's literature as an art form, rather than an educational instrument, as has been the traditional approach. This strong presentation of international perspectives on children's literature will be a valuable resource for scholars of children's and comparative literature.

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In this radically new approach to text typology, Maria Nikolajeva examines the depiction of time in literature for children.

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Through a variety of critical perspectives, Nikolajeva ponders the art of characterization, uncovering the essential differences between story ('what we are told') and discourse ('how we are told'), and carefully distinguishing between how these are employed in children's fiction and in general fiction.