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Children's Literature / A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes
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- Gutenberg ID
- 25545
- Title
- Children's Literature / A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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A comprehensive textbook for educators offering a curated collection of children's literature, including nursery rhymes, fairy tales, fables, myths, poetry, and modern stories. It provides bibliographies, teaching suggestions, and introductions to help instructors select and present materials effectively to young audiences.
- Summary up to 500 words
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Edited by Charles Madison Curry and Erle Elsworth Clippinger, *Children's Literature: A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes* serves as a comprehensive guide for educators seeking to cultivate a love for stories in young readers. Published in 1920, the volume is meticulously organized into seven major sections, encompassing Mother Goose jingles, traditional fairy tales from diverse global traditions, modern fantastic tales, fables, Greek and Norse myths, poetry, and a bibliography of recommended reading. The text places a profound emphasis on the art of oral storytelling, advocating for the preservation of original tales without modern retouching. Drawing on the philosophy of John Ruskin, the authors argue that retouching stories to suit particular tastes or inculcate favorite doctrines defiles the child's imagination; instead, children should know their fairy tales accurately to exercise their power of grasping realities. The book champions the 'peasant and the nurse' as the true guardians of legend, whose art of narration remains superior to that of professional authors. The volume includes full texts of classic poems, such as Eliza Cook's inspirational "Try Again" and Edward Lear's whimsical nonsense verses, alongside excerpts from Lewis Carroll. It features extensive bibliographies for each section and detailed lists of specific rhymes and stories, providing teachers with a broad array of sources. Furthermore, the text offers pedagogical advice on how to teach literature, encouraging educators to tell stories naturally and simply rather than relying on reading or studied elocution. By equipping teachers with these rich resources, the book aims to foster a deep appreciation for legends and literature in the next generation, ensuring that the treasury of human childhood is passed on to future children.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
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Authors
- Charles Madison Curry
- Erle Elsworth Clippinger
- Charles Madison Curry and Erle Elsworth Clippinger
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Categories
- Children's Literature
- Education