Narrative Methods in Penelope Farmer's "A Castle of Bone.".

Esmonde, Margaret P.

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Publication Date: 1983

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Narrative Methods in Penelope Farmer's "A Castle of Bone."

Esmonde, Margaret P.

Children's Literature in Education, v14 n3 p171-79 Aut 1983

Examines how "A Castle of Bone" is a striking example of a growing trend in children's time fantasy toward introspection and personal symbolism based on psychological compulsion. (HOD)

Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Fantasy, Literary Devices, Psychological Needs, Symbolism

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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