Description
Book SynopsisBy turns playful, contemplative, humorous, and subversive, these poems appeal to modern sensibilities while giving scholars a revised picture of the nineteenth-century literary landscape.
Trade ReviewIt will indeed be a living canon resonating with readers of all ages. Aside from the book's scholarly value, parents and grandparents will find themselves dipping into it regularly. Library Journal Over the River and Through the Wood provides a glimpse of a time less anxious about the boundary between adulthood and childhood, and draws attention to some wonderful poems. -- Teresa Michals Times Literary Supplement This book is a landmark text for scholars of the nineteenth century, for specialists in children's literature, and for scholars of poetry. But many people who are none of these-including people still in elementary school-will find much in the book to enjoy. -- Julia Mickenberg Review 19 A fascinating collection with relevance in many areas of the curriculum... These poems gathered in this very attractive, illustrated and accessible edition, are a delight. -- Frank Startup School Librarian A comprehensive, engaging collection... The editors' careful attention to detail in providing authorship information, dates, and original publication sources as well as the diversity of the poets make this anthology an important scholarly tool for anyone interested in American and/or children's literature. Choice
Table of ContentsStatement of Editorial Principles
Acknowledgments
Introduction. "Pretty New Moons": Contact Zones in Nineteenth-Century American Children's Poetry
Chapter 1. Growing Things
Chapter 2. Landscapes and Seasons
Chapter 3. Creepy Crawlies
Chapter 4. Feathered Friends
Chapter 5. Domestic Animals
Chapter 6. Wild Animals
Chapter 7. Toys and Play
Chapter 8. Nonsense
Chapter 9. Cautionary Tales
Chapter 10. Learning Lessons
Chapter 11. Slavery and Freedom
Chapter 12. Politics and Social Reform
Chapter 13. Death and Affliction
Chapter 14. Fairy and Folk
Chapter 15. Holidays
Chapter 16. Histories
Chapter 17. Science and Technology
Chapter 18. Homework and Handwork
Chapter 19. Family Ties
Chapter 20. Dreams and Visions
Appendix
Table of Contents by Date
Works Cited
Author Index
Title Index
