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Afrikaans and Netherlandic Studies

A discussion of the elements of fantasy and children's literature applied to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and The Magician's Nephew, to conclude whether or not they are good children's literature

Abstract

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Using the principles of previous studies of children's literature and the psychological development of children, this work examines the literary texts, Hany Potter and The Chronicles of Narnia, to determine whether or not they succeed as good fantasy literature for children.

Degree

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Afrikaans and Netherlandic Studies
Year dc:date.issued
2002

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Meyering, Sharon
Advisor dc:contributor.advisor
  • Snyman, Lydia

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eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/11427/7913
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oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/7913

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Meyering, Sharon. A discussion of the elements of fantasy and children's literature applied to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and The Magician's Nephew, to conclude whether or not they are good children's literature. Afrikaans and Netherlandic Studies, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/7913