Böcker av Gillian Lathey

Research across a number of disciplines has in recent years contributed to a rapidly developing knowledge and understanding of the cross-cultural transformation and reception of children's literature. This book gathers together essays published during the last 30 years on the history, challenges and difference of translating for the young reader.

Offers a historical analysis of key classical translated works for children, such as writings by Hans Christian Andersen and Grimms' tales. This book traces the role of the translator and the impact of translations on the history of English-language children's literature from the ninth century onwards.