The Place of Lewis Carroll in Children's Literature

In this volume Jan Susina examines the importance of Lewis Carroll and hispopular Alice books to the field of childrens literature. From a study ofCarrolls juve... » 

In this volume Jan Susina examines the importance of Lewis Carroll and hispopular Alice books to the field of childrens literature. From a study ofCarrolls juvenilia to contemporary multimedia adaptations of WonderlandSusina shows how the Alice books fit into the tradition of literary fairy talesand continue to influence childrens writers. In addition to examiningCarrolls books for children these essays also explore his photographs ofchildren his letters to children his illfated attempt to write for a dualaudience of children and adults and his lasting contributions to publishing.The book addresses the important but overlooked facet of Carrolls career asan astute entrepreneur who carefully developed an extensive Alice industry ofbooks and nonbook items based on the success of Wonderland while rigorouslydefending his reputation as the originator of his distinctive style ofchildrens stories. «