Storybook Worlds Made Real

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Storybook Worlds Made Real

Essays on the Places Inspired by Children's Narratives

Children’s and teenage literature studies: general Popular culture

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Language: English

Published by: McFarland

Published on: 26th April 2022

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 292 pages

ISBN: 9781476645858


Memorable children’s narratives

Immerse readers in imaginary worlds that bring them into the story. Some of these places have been constructed in the real world—like Pinocchio’s Tuscany or Anne of Green Gables’ Prince Edward Island—where visitors relive their favorite childhood tales. Theme parks like Walt Disney World and Harry Potter World use technology to engineer enchanting environments that reconnect visitors with beloved fictional settings and characters in new ways. This collection of new essays explores the imagined places we loved as kids, with a focus on the meaning of setting and its power to shape the way we view the world.

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