Vicious Infants

Discover the thought-provoking insights of Vicious Infants by Laura Soderberg, published by the University of Massachusetts Press in 2021. This engaging hardback edition spans 208 pages and presents a compelling counterhistory of literary childhood. Soderberg explores the dual nature of childhood as both a perceived social threat and a site of resistance. Through her analysis, she reveals how many children were not only marginalized from family and society but also preemptively excluded from the privileges of citizenship and adulthood. This book is essential reading for those interested in American literature and the complexities of childhood in literature. Join Soderberg on a journey that challenges conventional narratives and invites readers to rethink the role of children in society.