Attitudes towards the child in children's literature: A Comparison of the Victorian Age and the Inter-War Period

The evolution of childhood perception from the late eighteenth century marked a significant shift in literature, as children began to be viewed as individuals with unique concerns and emotions. Influential philosophers like John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau contributed to this new understanding, prompting parents to recognize their children's distinct developmental stage. This transformation inspired authors to create literature specifically for and about children, leading to the emergence of the children's literature genre, which is now a staple in literary culture.