In this thought-provoking book, Husted explores the ways in which children are portrayed in literature. Drawing on the works of three of the greatest literary minds of the 19th century, she provides a deep and nuanced analysis of the many different roles that children play in our stories. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of literature, culture, and childhood. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.