Here is the detailed guide on children's literature, for UGC NET English, or any English Literature related competitive exam ( like GATE, SET, CUET PG, etc) preparation: 🍭Classic Children's Literature (Global) Children's literature emerged as a distinct genre in the 18th century, although earlier works were often didactic. Classic works shaped the genre by focusing on fantasy, adventure, and moral teachings. 🍬1. Lewis Carroll – Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) A pioneer of literary nonsense, Carroll's work explores the whimsical adventures of Alice in a fantastical world. The book defies Victorian moralism and instead embraces absurdity, imagination, and dream-like scenarios. - Critical themes: Identity, logic vs. nonsense, and the fluidity of childhood. 🍬2. J.M. Barrie – Peter Pan (1904) Barrie's timeless tale of the boy who never grows up explores childhood innocence, adventure, and fanta...