This is a whole hot mess.

This is the kind of "literary criticism" that truly drives me bonkers. It's the sort where the writer boldly makes confident pronouncements about authors' psychology, desires, and abilities, yet provides zero support for these claims.

I mean, there is indeed a certain degree of subjectivity that is inherent in literary criticism. However, good literary criticism is not simply "Golly, gee, I really do like this and really don't like that."

The best literary criticism involves a close reading of texts, an examination of themes, perhaps an exploration of literary influences on an author, and an understanding of the cultural and historical context that shapes a piece of writing.

Sale says the most ridiculous things about these authors. It's a complete anti-recommendation.

It's disheartening to see such shoddy attempts at literary criticism that lack substance and depth. We deserve better than this when it comes to analyzing and understanding the works of great authors.

Really a 3 1/2.

This is mainly because of the silly things that Sale says about Hans Andersen and Lewis Carroll.

Oh, where or where is a truly great history of children's literature?

Paul Hazzard's work written in the mid-40's is still surpassing these current ones.

I really loved Gubar's Artful Dodgers, but I'm in need of something that delves more into the modern period.

Sigh. It seems that finding a comprehensive and up-to-date history of children's literature that doesn't have such flaws is quite a challenge.

Perhaps there is a hidden gem out there waiting to be discovered, one that will provide a more accurate and engaging account of the evolution of children's literature from the past to the present.

Until then, I'll continue to search and hope for that perfect resource that will satisfy my thirst for knowledge in this fascinating field.

Genuinely interesting!

I'd like to go back and read or re-read some of these stories now.

I really appreciated the instruction to just read a lot of fairy tales.

Fairy tales have always been a source of wonder and imagination for me.

They transport me to different worlds and introduce me to unique characters.

Each story has its own charm and lessons to offer.

By reading a wide variety of fairy tales, I can expand my vocabulary and improve my language skills.

Moreover, they can also inspire me and give me new ideas for my own writing or creative projects.

I look forward to delving back into the world of fairy tales and rediscovering the magic within.