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Laura Ingalls Wilder An Annotated Bibliography of Critical, Biographical, and Teaching Studies
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Jane M. Subramanian
ISBN: 0-313-29999-4
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-29999-5
136 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 1/30/1997
List Price: $82.95 (UK Sterling Price: £57.95)
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Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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Description: With the publication of her first book, The Little House in the Big Woods (1932), Laura Ingalls Wilder became an almost overnight success as a writer of children's literature. This reference is a comprehensive compilation of works and research done on her from the first appearance of commentary to mid-1995. Citations are included for books, booklets, articles, theses, dissertations, and book reviews, and the annotations discuss the contents of these works. Entries are grouped in chapters devoted to critical works, biographical works, teaching studies and materials, teaching kits, serial publications, and book reviews. A brief introduction overviews the present state of Wilder studies, and detailed indexes conclude the volume.

With the publication of her first book, The Little House in the Big Woods (1932), Laura Ingalls Wilder became an almost overnight success as a writer of children's literature. Her series of books consisting of autobiographical fiction have long been considered classics in the United States and have been translated into a large number of languages for their gradual migration into other countries as well. Early book reviews and articles began to comment on the importance and quality of her writings. The amount of criticism has escalated tremendously, and recent research and study have focused on the value of her works for all age groups. Because of Wilder's popularity as a children's author, her works are taught in schools and curriculum units have been designed to incorporate her writings.

This reference book provides a comprehensive compilation of works and research done on Wilder from the first appearance of commentary to mid-1995. Included are citations for books, booklets, theses, dissertations, articles, and book reviews, and the annotations discuss the contents of the works. Entries are arranged in several sections to promote useful access to the materials. A brief introduction provides an overview of Wilder studies and indicates some areas where more research is needed, and several indexes enhance the accessibility of the information.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
    Introduction
    Critical Works on Laura Ingalls Wilder
    Biographical Works--Laura Ingalls Wilder, The Ingalls Family, and the Wilder Family
    Teaching Studies and Materials
    Teaching Kits
    Serial Publications
    Book Reviews
    Source Index
    Younger Readers Index
    Author Index
    Subject Index
About the Author: JANE M. SUBRAMANIAN is a member of the library faculty at F. W. Crumb Memorial Library, State University of New York College at Potsdam, where she presently serves as music cataloger and reference librarian.
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