| Shel Silverstein Contributor(s): MacDonald, Ruth K. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0805716068 ISBN-13: 9780805716061 Publisher: Twayne Publishers OUR PRICE: $62.37 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 1997 Annotation: Twayne's United States Authors, English Authors, and World Authors Series present concise critical introductions to great writers and their works. Devoted to critical interpretation and discussion of an author's work, each study takes account of major literary trends and important scholarly contributions and provides new critical insights with an original point of view. An Authors Series volume addresses readers ranging from advanced high school students to university professors. The book suggests to the informed reader new ways of considering a writer's work. Each volume features: -- A critical, interpretive study and explication of the author's works -- A brief biography of the author -- An accessible chronology outlining the life, the work, and relevant historical context -- Aids for further study: complete notes and references, a selected annotated bibliography and an index -- A readable style presented in a manageable length |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Poetry - Literary Criticism | American - General - Literary Criticism | Women Authors |
| Dewey: 811.54 |
| LCCN: 97015204 |
| Series: Twayne's United States Authors |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 5.8" W x 8.8" (0.72 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Shel Silverstein has achieved unprecedented success and longevity in a highly competitive field of childrens poetry. In these collections Silverstein addresses lifes pleasures and pitfalls by focusing on a schoolchilds humor; employing simple cartoons and mischievous jokes, he mentions the unmentionable but never preaches. Silverstein has brought poetry to generations of children who would otherwise avoid it. In this first book-length study devoted to Silverstein, Ruth K. MacDonald presents a thought-provoking appreciation of the poets contributions to childrens literature, particularly childrens poetry and humor. Arguing that Silversteins works will endure because they speak for children so precisely and without historical limitations, MacDonald gives much attention to the poetry collections while also treating the picture books and other works that preceded and followed them. A balanced assessment of a forceful and provocative voice in childrens literature, SHEL SILVERSTEIN will appeal to students and teachers at the secondary and college levels and find a ready niche in courses on popular culture, childrens literature, and elementary education and reading. 01 |