Domestic Abolitionism and Juvenile Literature, 1830-1865

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Domestic Abolitionism and Juvenile Literature 1830–1865 Domestic Abolitionism and Juvenile Literature 1830–1865 Deborah C. De Rosa State University of New York Press Published by State University of New York Press, Albany© 2003 State University of New York All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. No part of this book may be stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means including electronic, electrostatic, magnetic tape, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior permission in writing of the publisher. For information, address State University of New York Press, 90 State Street, Suite 700, Albany, NY 12207 Production by Judith Block Marketing by Jennifer Giovani Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data De Rosa, Deborah C. Domestic abolitionism and juvenile literature, 1830–1865 / Deborah C. De Rosa p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-7914-5825-3 (acid-free paper) — ISBN 0-7914-5826-1 (pbk. : acid-free paper) 1. American literature—19th century—History and criticism. 2. Slavery in literature. 3. Children’s literature, American—History and criticism. 4. Antislavery movements in literature. I. Title. PS217.S55 D4 2003 810.9'355—dc21 2002042644 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Experience, which destroys innocence, also leads one back to it. —James Baldwin ...