The Becoming and Developing of British Children's Literature: Review on From the Industrial Revolution to Children's Literature Revolution: A Study on Modern British Fairy-tale Novels

Children's literature of a nation reflects its thinking mode and spirit. British children's literature not only invigorates British literature but also helps with the formation and development of the indigenous literature and culture in Britain. Therefore, British children's literature has its particular historic status and social value. From the Industrial Revolution to Children's Literature Revolution: A Study on Modern and Contemporary British Fairy-tale Stories illustrates the main thread of the artistic components and evolutionary trend in the history of British children's literature. It is the first book in China that focuses on the evolution of British fairy tales. Overcoming the narrow views on fairy-tale literature, it enriches the content and broadens the horizons of foreign literature studies in China. The book will certainly exert great influences on the macrocosmic studies on children's literature for its outstanding value in historic studies and its exemplary role in academic quality.