British Hymn Books for Children, 1800-1900: Re-Tuning the History of Childhood
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Examining nineteenth-century British hymns for children, Alisa Clapp-Itnyre argues that the unique qualities of children's hymnody created a space for children's empowerment. Unlike other literature of the era, hymn books were often compilations of many writers' hymns, presenting the discerning child with a multitude of perspectives on religion and childhood. In addition, the agency afforded children as singers meant that they were actively engaged with the text, music, and pictures of their hymnals. Clapp-Itnyre charts the history of children
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- ISBN13 9781472407016
- Released 2016
- Publisher Ashgate
- Format Elektronisk medie
- Edition 1
- Language English