Oliver Optic was the pen name of William Taylor Adams (1822–1897), a noted academic and author in the 19th century. Adams was a pioneer in the field of juvenile literature, distinguishing himself with a moralistic but engaging narrative style. He was not only a prolific writer but also an educator and pursued a teaching career before dedicating himself fully to literary endeavors. Among his educational contributions is 'A Spelling-Book for Advanced Classes,' which reflects his dedication to and expertise in pedagogy. Over the course of his lifetime, Adams authored more than 100 books, primarily under his pseudonym, Oliver Optic. His work often underlined themes of patriotism, ambition, and personal responsibility, and were targeted to inspire and educate the youth of his time. Although less discussed today, his stories enjoyed immense popularity during his lifetime, engaging young readers with tales of adventure and triumph that were both didactic and entertaining. His literary style is characterized by its straightforward narrative and didactic intentions; while some critics of his time considered his works to be too moralizing, his books were nevertheless consequential in laying the groundwork for the development of American children's literature.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur |
Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lernhilfen | |
Schlagworte | 19th century classics • Advanced spelling • advanced spelling techniques • American author classics • antique spelling guides • Classic • classic English language texts • educational literature • English • historical language education • Historical Linguistics • literary classics • Nineteenth-century literacy • Oliver Optic books • Orthographic proficiency • orthography literature • pedagogical approaches • prescriptive learning • Scholarly excellence • Spellers • Spelling pedagogy • Victorian education • vintage educational texts |
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