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Peter Pans and Pyjama Parties

The Cult of Childhood: Deborah Bowman explores the theme of childhood in literary culture of the early 20th century. 2/4. Peter Pans and Pyjama Parties: The influence of Freud.

The Cult of Childhood

Deborah Bowman continues her exploration of the theme of childhood in the literary culture of the first half of the 20th century.

2/4. Peter Pans and Pyjama Parties

This essay examines the influence of Freud and the invention of the notion of adolescence, showing how it found its way into literature from Colette to Evelyn Waugh.

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Tue 18 Sep 2007 23:00

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  • Tue 18 Sep 2007 23:00

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