Peter Hunt ist ein renommierter britischer Gelehrter, dessen Werk sich kritisch mit Kinderliteratur auseinandersetzt. Er leistete Pionierarbeit bei der akademischen Erforschung der Kinderliteratur im Vereinigten Königreich und beeinflusste durch seine umfangreichen Vorlesungen Studenten weltweit. Hunts Beiträge umfassen kritische Analysen und originelle Fiktion für junge Leser, die sich mit der tiefgreifenden Bedeutung von Kindergeschichten befassen. Sein Ansatz zeichnet sich durch sorgfältige Textanalyse und Einbettung in breitere kulturelle Kontexte aus.
Wie alles begann
Vor 150 Jahren erschienen »Alice im Wunderland« und »Alice hinter den Spiegeln«. Peter Hunt gratuliert mit einem wunderschön illustrierten Band. Er erzählt, wie die berühmten Nonsens-Romane entstanden und ihren Siegeszug um die ganze Welt antraten. Das ideale Geschenkbuch für alle großen und kleinen Fans!
Focusing on the often-overlooked role of slaves in the military of classical Greek city-states, this book explores how their participation was both utilized and ignored by prominent historians like Herodotus, Thucydides, and Xenophon. It delves into the complexities of military service, societal attitudes towards slavery, and the implications of historians' reticence in addressing the contributions and experiences of slaves in warfare. Through this analysis, the book sheds light on a significant yet marginalized aspect of ancient Greek history.
Tight binding, cover looks used - interior does not. We are not a bookstore.
This book examines the oratorical appeals deployed in assembly speeches to understand the wide range of thinking and feeling that determined Athenian foreign policy decisions. It draws on theories of militarism, international relations, games, gender, and metaphor to show how even seemingly irrational appeals made sense in their context.
A wide-ranging and lively exploration of the questions raised by the classics of children's fiction, both in the texts themselves and in their cultural reception.
Readers of The Fairy Penguin's Lesson & Other Tales will find three endearing children's stories involving Australian animals. You'll meet Patrick the Pompous Porpoise and his friend Walter the Walrus and read about the lesson Patrick learned about the value of friends. Then you'll become acquainted with Peter the Platypus and his pal, Matthew the Murray River Cod, who learn a valuable lesson from a Fairy Penguin who is a long way from home. Finally, you'll read about the the sportsmanship embodied in a epic match of bush cricket. The stories are dedicated to all those who remain young at heart, especially Boh, who inspires Peter in everything he does and reminds him constantly that the world is a magical place for those blessed with imagination.
Richly illustrated with original drawings and fan letters, including one from President Roosevelt, this book delves into the intriguing mysteries behind a highly successful children's literary classic. It combines archival materials to provide a comprehensive exploration of its impact and significance in literature.
Richly illustrated with manuscripts, portraits, Sir John Tenniel's original line drawings and contemporary photographs, this is a fresh look at two remarkable stories, which takes us on a guided tour from the treacle wells of Victorian Oxford through an astonishing world of politics, philosophy, humour - and nightmare.
A slightly abridged edition of this classic wargame text with artwork for the Red and Blue armies as individual Paperboys .
This original guide to English-Italian stereotypes and prejudices - sometimes funny, sometimes serious - is an essential part of every European traveller's luggage!