St. Nicholas Began the Age of Children's Literature

Author

Claudia Harney, Marquette University

Date of Award

5-1929

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Department

Literatures, Languages, and Cultures

First Advisor

J. Sullivan

Abstract

A magazine destined to be an outstanding one in the field of children's literature was put before the public in December 1873. "St. Nicholas," Scribner's illustrated for girls and boys, first entered the homes during the month when the coming of its namesake is awaited eagerly. The first issue introduces itself in these words.

Comments

Submitted in partial fulfillment for the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy.

Recommended Citation

Harney, Claudia, "St. Nicholas Began the Age of Children's Literature" (1929). Bachelors’ Theses. 590.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/590