Romanticism & Childhood Innocence

[Mona_Marlow]

I am having a difficult time researching this topic. I have come across hundreds of useful and inspirational poems - however - I am looking for novels or short stories that deal with this.

Could you please help me in identifying some novels and authors that depict the romance of childhood?

[JCamilo]

It has much to do with Rousseau, you can start with him and his novels and essays about education.

[JBI]

Treasure Island. Or you may need to go French.

[ennison]

Childhood innocence versus original sin. Harper Lee versus Golding.