English children's books, 1600 to 1900

English children's books, 1600 to 1900

by Percy H. Muir

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1954
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Muir discusses the changes in children's books collecting that have occurred since the first impression of 1954. Muir has written an account which is both scholarly and entertaining of the works published for children during three centuries. He passes over the books written solely to instruct or to improve, and concentrates on those whose aim is entertainment.

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    How has your perspective on what constitutes a "children's book" changed after reading Muir’s exploration of three centuries of publishing?

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    Muir chooses to focus on books meant for entertainment rather than instruction or moral improvement; how does this distinction shape our understanding of childhood across different eras?

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    In what ways do the historical shifts in children’s book collecting, as outlined by Muir, reflect changing societal values regarding youth and leisure?

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