Summary
Alice Meynell’s Childhood is a reflective essay on children’s perceptions, preferences, and fears. It considers the kinds of toys children actually cherish, criticizing grotesque or fragile playthings in favor of simple, lasting objects that can be loved and named. It also looks closely at the inner life of a little girl named Sylvia and at children’s interpretations of the behavior of other children across a street.
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