This intriguing anthology brings together a broad range of critical essays on girls' series fiction from established scholars such as Chamberlain, Johnson, and Romalov, along with emerging scholars Katrine Poe, Maureen Reed, and Deborah Siegel. Topics include: Anne of Green Gables, the Isabel Carleton series, early twentieth-century girls' automobile series, girls' scouting novels, 1910-1935, Cherry Ames in World War II, Nancy Drew, and Judy Bolton.
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Nancy Drew and Company - A Great Book for Those Interest in Girls' Literature:
"The heroines of series books are as tough as Teflon; they endure throughout the decades, perhaps one of their appeal, while mere mortals must succumb to the ravages of time" (2). More than a century after the golden age of girls' series literature for girls have finally been given the respect like their counterpart for boys and are being the subject of scholars' analysis. Given the respect and attention as their counterpart for boys. Many scholars, especially those fueled by the interest of feminist... more info
Interesting Collection of Essays:
This is a collection of 9 essays by different authors studying the cultural influence of girls' series books in the first half of the 20th century.The series' studied include anne of green gables, isabel carleton, linda lane, automobile series, scouting novels, betsy-tacy, cherry ames, judy bolton and nancy drew. Two of the essays are about nancy drew - one on her own and the other compared to judy bolton. This collection of essays is an interesting read if you are looking for analysis - it is not a... more info
