Friday, July 08, 2005
Dahl and children
I am still to cross over and become an adult who thinks that the likes of Enid Blyton and Roald Dahl are bad for children. After all if I grew up on Blyton, it can't be that bad since I turned out pretty much ok.
Came across this (via Indian Writing) article on what makes children's writing such a rare occurence. Some sundays ago there was a column which spoke about how difficult it is to even find a children's book so what we have we must hoard! Also I am yet to consider Harry Potter and his ilk children's fiction. Its just far too violent and unlike Dahl, the children have disturbingly adult perceptions of evil.
Came across this (via Indian Writing) article on what makes children's writing such a rare occurence. Some sundays ago there was a column which spoke about how difficult it is to even find a children's book so what we have we must hoard! Also I am yet to consider Harry Potter and his ilk children's fiction. Its just far too violent and unlike Dahl, the children have disturbingly adult perceptions of evil.
# posted by Janaki @ 10:21 am 
