Blackie & Son's Illustrated Story Books Catalogue, 1889
Imaginative Illustrated Tales: 1889 Catalogue of Children's LiteratureBy Various
Length1h 6m
About this audiobook
"Blackie & Son's Illustrated Story Books Catalogue, 1889" serves as a remarkable window into the literary marketplace of the late 19th century, showcasing a diverse array of illustrated storybooks aimed primarily at young readers. This catalogue not only emphasizes the importance of visual narrative in children'Äôs literature during this period, but it also reflects broader Victorian themes of morality, adventure, and education. Each entry is meticulously curated, highlighting the interplay between text and illustration, showcasing how these elements worked together to engage the burgeoning young audience of the time. Published by Blackie & Son, a prominent publisher known for their focus on children's literature, this catalogue is rooted in the larger context of the Victorian publishing landscape, which saw a dramatic increase in demand for quality children's books. The founders' commitment to producing educational yet entertaining content was influenced by the shifting cultural attitudes toward childhood, emphasizing the need for literature that both entertained and instructed the youth, ideals that continue to resonate today. For scholars, educators, and fans of children's literature, this catalogue is an invaluable resource that chronicles not only the evolution of storytelling for children but also the artistic sensibilities of the time. It is highly recommended for anyone seeking to understand the foundational texts that have shaped the genre, as well as the societal values reflected within these charming illustrated tales.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length1 hr 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Titlepage
2Text
Oxford Poetry, 1919Various1h 13m$1 · $0.00
The Art of the BookVarious3h 23m$1 · $0.00
Bygone BerkshireVarious5h 21m$1 · $0.00
Deeds of heroism and bravery : The book of heroes and personal daringVarious22h 48m$1 · $0.00
Little Folks' Christmas Stories and PlaysVarious4h 44m$1 · $0.00
Verse and Prose for Beginners in ReadingVarious1h 31m$1 · $0.00
Many Thoughts of Many MindsVarious9h 19m$2 · $0.00
Children's Hour with Red Riding Hood and Other StoriesVarious0m$1 · $0.00
Legends and Satires from Mediæval LiteratureVarious3h 1m$1 · $0.00
A Treasury of War Poetry: British and American Poems of the World War 1914-1917Various4h 9m$2 · $0.00
Stories of ExileVarious5h 56m$2 · $0.00
The Boy Mechanic: 1000 Things for Boys to DoVarious27h 9m$1 · $0.00
Studies in Irish History, 1603-1649Various5h 9m$2 · $0.00
Folk Tales Every Child Should KnowVarious3h 26m$2 · $0.00
The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, EtcVarious5h 38m$1 · $0.00
Ballads of BeautyVarious1h 5m$1 · $0.00
The Belgian CookbookVarious3h 14m$2 · $0.00
Roumanian Fairy TalesVarious6h 38m$2 · $0.00
Georgian Poetry 1911-1912Various3h 5m$1 · $0.00
Wild Rescuers: Escape to the MesaStacyPlays3h 15m$18 · $0.00
A Wolf Called FireRosanne Parry4h 7m$7 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman3h 2m$18 · $0.00
RevolutionariesSanjeev Sanyal7h 25m$24 · $0.00
Anne Shirley (Complete 14 Book Collection)Lucy Maud Montgomery126h 22m$1 · $0.00
Eyes That Kiss in the CornersJoanna Ho5m$4 · $0.00
What Do You Say, Little Blue Truck? Sound BookAlice Schertle4m$4 · $0.00
Maddi's FridgeLois Brandt, Vin Vogel11m$5 · $0.00
The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the PaperclipMac Barnett1h 29m$16 · $0.00
Swallows & Amazons (ALL 12 Adventure Novels)Arthur Ransome135h 57m$2 · $0.00
L. FRANK BAUM - Ultimate Collection: Complete Wizard of Oz Series, The Aunt Jane's Nieces CollectionL. Frank Baum205h 55m$2 · $0.00
The Last Musketeer #3: Double CrossStuart Gibbs5h 16m$24 · $0.00
Tales of Beatrix PotterBeatrix Potter3h 12m$12 · $0.00
My Weird School Special: We're Red, Weird, and Blue! What Can We Do?Dan Gutman1h 4m$13 · $0.00
Deep ZoneTim Green6h 12m$20
The Pilgrim’s ProgressRousseaux Brasseur3h 22m$17
The Labors of Hercules BealGary D. Schmidt8h 17m$8 · $0.00
Clancy of the Overflow (The Matilda Saga, #9)Jackie French14h 24m$33 · $0.00
The Andrew Lang Fairy Books: Complete CollectionAndrew Lang134h 23m$1 · $0.00
The House at Pooh CornerA. A. Milne3h 13m$12
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