Fieldwork in Ukrainian Children’s Literature (1) (Children's Literature and Culture)

Synopsis

Fieldwork in Ukrainian Children’s Literature showcases the work of prominent scholars of children’s literature from Ukraine and the diaspora as it traces the history of books written, marketed for, and circulating among young people since the rise of Ukraine’s nationhood in the nineteenth century. This book encompasses a full range of texts and genres (e.g., fiction, nonfiction, poetry, picturebooks, graphic novels), with special attention given to the most important authors and works as defined by aesthetics (“literary excellence”), popularity, or historical and cultural significance. In its focus on ideology and historical context, the collection takes an interdisciplinary and transnational approach. It places titles and trends in broader context, considering the socio-political situation, changing taste, and the history of institutions that shape the production and reception of children’s literature. The collection addresses folklore and the beginnings of a distinct tradition of Ukrainian children’s literature produced in the nineteenth century; the role played by children’s literature in the maintenance of the Ukrainian literary tradition during the Soviet era; and the flourishing Ukrainian book market, with the appearance of numerous new genres and forms, and the growing significance of Ukrainian books around the world. The collection highlights the importance of familiarizing non-Ukrainian students and scholars of children’s literature with the richness of the country’s literary history and cultural distinctiveness. Fieldwork in Ukrainian Children’s Literature is intended primarily for scholars of children’s literature and culture, including specialists in the fields of literary studies, education, and Slavic studies.

Copyright:

2025

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

296 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781040326619

Related ISBNs:

9781040326558, 9781003594673, 9781032976495

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

03/24/25

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, edited by Mateusz Świetlicki and Anastasia Ulanowicz

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Children's Books, Teens, Literature and Fiction, Language Arts

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

null Mateusz Świetlicki

Edited by:

null Anastasia Ulanowicz