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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1999
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ588263 |
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Table of Contents:
- From Folktales to Fiction: Orphan Characters in Children's Literature. Kimball, Melanie A. Characterization Childrens Literature Comparative Analysis Cultural Differences Cultural Traits Fiction Tales Discussion of orphans in children's literature focuses on an analysis of 50 folktales from different cultures that reveals universal elements. A comparison of these patterns to "The Secret Garden" demonstrates how patterns found in orphan folktales were adapted and applied in children's fiction. (Author/LRW)