British Hymn Books for Children, 1800-1900

Examining nineteenth-century British hymns for children, Alisa Clapp-Itnyre argues that the unique qualities of children''s hymnody created a space for children''s empowerment. Unlike other literature of the era, hymn books were often compilations of many writers'' hymns, presenting the discerning child with a multitude of perspectives on religion and childhood. In addition, the agency afforded ch...