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Audacious Kids: The Classic American Children's Story

Nov 20, 2024 · 13m 20s
Audacious Kids: The Classic American Children's Story
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"Audacious Kids: The Classic American Children's Story" is a scholarly work that explores the themes, motifs, and psychological underpinnings of classic American children's literature. The author, Jerry Griswold, argues that...

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"Audacious Kids: The Classic American Children's Story" is a scholarly work that explores the themes, motifs, and psychological underpinnings of classic American children's literature. The author, Jerry Griswold, argues that these works, while often seemingly simplistic, contain a common psychological structure and convey a shared American outlook. The book focuses on twelve novels, examining their plots, characters, and underlying social and cultural contexts. The author uses psychological theories, particularly Freudian psychoanalysis, to interpret the recurring motifs of childhood experiences, such as separation anxiety, rebellion against parental figures, and the search for identity. Through this analysis, Griswold offers a unique perspective on these beloved stories, highlighting their deeper meanings and revealing the unique cultural and psychological landscape of American childhood.

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