Wish-Fulfillment and Subversion: Roald Dahl's Dickensian Fantasy "Matilda."

Wish-Fulfillment and Subversion: Roald Dahl's Dickensian Fantasy "Matilda."

Demonstrates how an understanding of Roald Dahl's novel, "Matilda," can be enhanced by recognition of the influences of Victorian novels upon the author. Discusses particularly Dahl's affinities with Charles Dickens. (HB)

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Veröffentlicht in:Children's literature in education 1992-12, Vol.23 (4), p.185
1. Verfasser: Petzold, Dieter
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Childrens Literature
Dahl (Roald)
Elementary Education
Literary Criticism
Literary Genres
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Zusammenfassung:Demonstrates how an understanding of Roald Dahl's novel, "Matilda," can be enhanced by recognition of the influences of Victorian novels upon the author. Discusses particularly Dahl's affinities with Charles Dickens. (HB)
ISSN:0045-6713
DOI:10.1007/BF01134005