Conclusions
Concluding the history of children's literature. Copyright 2013 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Jan 29, 2013•43 min
History of Children's Literature
In this subject, students investigate the development of literature for children from the traditional literatures of myth and legend, folk and fairy tales, through early publishing, to the emergence of genres of adventure, fantasy and realism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more
Episodes
Why Fantasties Endure
Looking at Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and the Wizard of Oz. Why are tales of fantasy the most popular and enduring? Copyright 2013 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Jan 29, 2013•53 min
Peter Pan
Peter Pan, created by the Scottish author J.M. Barrie, is one of the most popular and treasured literary creations of the early 20th century. What makes it so timeless, and how has the story been interpreted over the last hundred years? Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Jan 20, 2013•55 min
Boys and Exicting Adventures
Adventure stories aimed at boys tend to be a lot more exciting and heroic then those for girls. Why is this the case, and what themes are typical in these? Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Jan 20, 2013•49 min
Girls and Domestic Adventures
Adventure stories aimed towards girls are often restricted by domestic elements. Is that their only appeal? Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Jan 16, 2013•54 min
Tales of Adventure
The characteristics of an adventure tale, and the golden age of children's literature. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Jan 16, 2013•49 min
Poetry for Children by Adults
A history of poetry written by adults for children. Copyright 2013 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Jan 07, 2013•52 min
Poetry for Children by Children
What are the characteristics of poetry written by children? Copyright 2013 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Jan 07, 2013•50 min
How Literature Reflects Changing Childhood
How medieval literature reflected the changes in the philosophy of childhood. Copyright 2011 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Dec 17, 2012•52 min
Chapbooks for Children
The affecting and instructing history of chapbooks for children, as developed particularly by Mr John Newbery, printer and bookseller. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Dec 17, 2012•54 min
King Arthur, Robin Hood, and Chivalry
The origins and retellings of Arthurian legends and Robin Hood. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Dec 10, 2012•51 min
Beowulf and the Epic Hero
How heroes work in epic tales, old english tales and literature, the legend of Beowulf, and how these devices are used in the tales of Tolkien. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Dec 10, 2012•49 min
Disneyfication
The formulaic structure of Disney story-telling, and how they change classic fairy tales. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Dec 03, 2012•54 min
Types of Tales and Types of Telling
The ways of reading into fairy tales, the types of telling, and why they have endured through the ages. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Dec 03, 2012•48 min
Little Red Riding Hood
What is the origin of Little Red Riding Hood, and how has the story been interpreted through the years? Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Nov 26, 2012•46 min
Folk and Fairytales
Folk tales and fairy tales were not originally created for children. How are they defined and how have they changed? How are the stories evolving back into tales for adults? Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Nov 25, 2012•50 min
Myths and Legends: Pantheons
What are myths about? Why are these stories labelled as myth while others aren't? How do myths portray life and death? Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Nov 19, 2012•57 min
Myths and Legends: Creation, Creators and Creatures
Myths and legends - are creatures created by a creator? How the origin of myths play through in themes of children's literature. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Nov 19, 2012•52 min
Interpretation: Considering the Literature
How do books work? How are they interpreted and translated? What signs and symbols do we read from their representation? Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Nov 11, 2012•52 min
Introduction: Once Upon a Time...
History of Children's Literature will take you back to the roots of story telling and examine the beginnings of children's literature. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Nov 11, 2012•46 min
Introduction to History of Children's Literature
David Beagley introduces the History of Children's Literature. Copyright 2012 David Beagley / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Nov 11, 2012•46 sec
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android
Open in Metacast