Images of mothers in literature for young adults

Author(s)

• Maxwell, Rhoda J.

Bibliographic Information

Images of mothers in literature for young adults

Rhoda J. Maxwell

（American university studies, Series XXIV, American literature ; vol. 51）

P. Lang, c1994

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [133]-139) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

In Images of Mothers in Literature for Young Adults, the characteristics of mothers in contemporary society are examined. Their sociological roles as wage earners, family members, and women in general are also described. The portrayal of mothers in books for young people is analyzed and a comparison between real-life and fictional mothers is made. The significance of the similarities and differences between the two is discussed with respect to young adult experiences and development. The study concludes by taking a look at how the young adult readers' perceptions can relate to discussions both at home and at school.

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Details

• NCID: BA23603960
• ISBN:
  • 0820421758
• LCCN: 93009534
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: 139 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : PS173.M68
  • DC20 : 810.9/3520431
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Young adult literature, American -- History and criticism
  • LCSH : Mothers in literature
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA00180562