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Tove Jansson : work and love / Tuula Karjalainen ; translated by David McDuff.

by Karjalainen, Tuula, 1942-

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Particular Books, an imprint of Penguin Books, 2014.

Women authors, Finnish -- 20th century -- Biography.

Authors, Finnish -- 20th century -- Biography.

9781846148484 (hc.)

1846148480 (hc.)

x, 291 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits ; 25 cm.

Translated from the Finnish.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 284-286) and index.

A biography of one of the most unique and beloved children's authors of the 20th century, the creator of the Moomins, a family of white, roundish fairy tale characters with large snouts that make them resemble hippopotamuses. The carefree and adventurous family live in their house in Moominvalley. Tove Jansson (1914-2001) led a long, colourful and productive life, impacting significantly the political, social and cultural history of 20th-century Finland. And while millions of children have grown up with Little My, Snufkin, Moomintroll and the many creatures of Moominvalley, the life of Jansson - daughter, friend and companion - is more touching still. This book weaves together the myriad qualities of a painter, author, illustrator, scriptwriter and lyricist from fraught beginnings through fame, war and heartbreak and ultimately to a peaceful end. Dr Tuula Karjalainen is a Finnish art historian.

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