
The book takes readers on a journey through the oceans of children’s books inspired by ancient Greek and Roman mythology. The 26 chapters (arranged alphabetically) discuss elements important in literature for young readers, providing insights into how mythical adaptations, retellings, and allusions connect with aspects of childhood and adolescence.
Classical Reception Studies, literature; mythology; children's literature; odyssey, young adult fiction, classical mythology, thema EDItEUR::D Biography, Literature and Literary studies::DS Literature: history and criticism::DSY Children’s and teenage literature studies: general, Our Mythical Childhood, OMC, children's literature, childhood
Classical Reception Studies, literature; mythology; children's literature; odyssey, young adult fiction, classical mythology, thema EDItEUR::D Biography, Literature and Literary studies::DS Literature: history and criticism::DSY Children’s and teenage literature studies: general, Our Mythical Childhood, OMC, children's literature, childhood
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