Literary pursuit of one's own good." (Bundy, 1992) The upper classes were aware of the importance of reading; which is the basis for leaving England and settling in America. Children's literature began with the teaching of reading with the stated purpose of understanding the word of a higher power and living accordingly. The importance of literacy becomes more evident when society falls into war. Additionally, many authors, philosophers, and many other notable figures in history have had an impact on children's literature, expanding the original idea that reading is an equalizer. In An Essay Concerning Human Intellect, John Locke "... stated that people are born without ideas, that is, with an empty mind, directly challenging the belief that people are born with certain knowledge already implanted. (Batten, 2011). His influences are found throughout the history of not only children's literature but also government. The society of the time was in a power struggle between old and new ideas. Members of the upper class, or the royal court, were well educated and yes they felt comfortable keeping others ignorant to maintain control. Puritans were a threat because they expected people to be responsible for themselves and their actions. Reading was a very important aspect of gaining knowledge and passing it on to the generations Subsequently, the idea of educating everyone by preparing society for Jean-Jacques and the moral tales of the 18th century, “argued that children were born innocent but were then corrupted by society.” (Susina, 2004), as ...... half of the sheet ...... ope, from 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World. Ed. Jonathan Dewald. vol. 5. New York: Sons of Charles Scribner, 2004. 266-268. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Network. 26 May 2014.SUSINA, GEN. "Children's literature". Encyclopedia of children and childhood: in history and society. Ed. Paula S.Fass. vol. 1. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2004. 178-185. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Network. May 26, 2014. “Defoe, Daniel (1660–1731).” Encyclopedia of European social history. Ed. Peter N. Stearns. Vol. 6: Biographies/Contributors. Detroit: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2001. 71-72. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 26 May 2014. "Adventure stories". The Cambridge Guide to Children's Books in English, 2001. Page no 2014. .

Topic > Literary pursuit of one's own good." (Bundy, 1992) The upper classes were aware of the importance of reading; which is the basis for leaving England and settling in America. Children's literature began with the teaching of reading with the stated purpose of understanding the word of a higher power and living accordingly. The importance of literacy becomes more evident when society falls into war. Additionally, many authors, philosophers, and many other notable figures in history have had an impact on children's literature, expanding the original idea that reading is an equalizer. In An Essay Concerning Human Intellect, John Locke "... stated that people are born without ideas, that is, with an empty mind, directly challenging the belief that people are born with certain knowledge already implanted. (Batten, 2011). His influences are found throughout the history of not only children's literature but also government. The society of the time was in a power struggle between old and new ideas. Members of the upper class, or the royal court, were well educated and yes they felt comfortable keeping others ignorant to maintain control. Puritans were a threat because they expected people to be responsible for themselves and their actions. Reading was a very important aspect of gaining knowledge and passing it on to the generations Subsequently, the idea of educating everyone by preparing society for Jean-Jacques and the moral tales of the 18th century, “argued that children were born innocent but were then corrupted by society.” (Susina, 2004), as ...... half of the sheet ...... ope, from 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World. Ed. Jonathan Dewald. vol. 5. New York: Sons of Charles Scribner, 2004. 266-268. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Network. 26 May 2014.SUSINA, GEN. "Children's literature". Encyclopedia of children and childhood: in history and society. Ed. Paula S.Fass. vol. 1. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2004. 178-185. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Network. May 26, 2014. “Defoe, Daniel (1660–1731).” Encyclopedia of European social history. Ed. Peter N. Stearns. Vol. 6: Biographies/Contributors. Detroit: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2001. 71-72. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 26 May 2014. "Adventure stories". The Cambridge Guide to Children's Books in English, 2001. Page no 2014. .