Wings and the Child; Or, The Building of Magic Cities by E. Nesbit
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"Wings and the Child; Or, The Building of Magic Cities" by E. Nesbit is a reflective work on children's education and development written in the early 20th century. This book blends elements of essay and theory, focusing on the imaginative and emotional needs of children and critiquing traditional educational approaches. Nesbit explores the notion of fostering a 'magic city' within a child's heart through play and creativity, emphasizing the importance of understanding
and nurturing a child's inner world. At the start of the book, the author shares personal insights on the nature of childhood and understanding children from his perspective as a parent and nostalgic adult. Nesbit argues that true knowledge of a child's needs comes from recalling one's own childhood, highlighting the unique perception children have of the world around them. He discusses the importance of imagination in education, asserting that to help children flourish, adults must remember and connect with their own childhood experiences, allowing them to appreciate and support a child's innate curiosity and creativity. In this early portion, Nesbit lays the groundwork for a broader examination of educational practices, urging a shift from rigid methodologies towards more imaginative and individualized approaches to child-rearing and learning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Nesbit, E. (Edith), 1858-1924 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Barraud, George |
| Title | Wings and the Child; Or, The Building of Magic Cities |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Education |
| Subject | Games |
| Subject | Amusements |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38977 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38977-6 |
| Release Date | Feb 25, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 323 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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