Bibliograph

Steeped in stories, timeless children's novels to refresh our tired souls, Mitali Perkins

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Steeped in stories, timeless children's novels to refresh our tired souls, Mitali Perkins

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical notes (pages 223-237)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Steeped in stories

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1237694241

Responsibility statement

Mitali Perkins

Sub title

timeless children's novels to refresh our tired souls

Summary

Join award-winning author Mitali Perkins as she explores the promise of seven timeless children's novels for adults living in uncertain times. Through works by Louisa May Alcott, C. S. Lewis, L. M. Montgomery, Frances Hodgson Burnett, and other literary uncles and aunts, Perkins unpacks wisdom to help us thrive

Table Of Contents

Introduction : the transformative practice of reading children's classics -- Danger ahead : the elephant in the room -- Seven books, seven virtues : finding goodness in person -- Rigidity and love : Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery -- Alienation and faith : Heidi by Johanna Spyri -- Despair and hope : Emily of Deep Valley by Maud Hart Lovelace -- Pusillanimity and courage : The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien -- Self-indulgence and temperance : Little women by Louisa May Alcott -- Favoritism and justice : A little princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett -- Rashness and prudence : The silver chair by C. S. Lewis -- See the flaws, seek the virtues: consuming and creating children's stories -- Conclusion: Drinking tea with the dead

Target audience

adult

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