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Over the Hills and Far Away : The Life of Beatrix Potter by Matthew Dennison (2017, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPegasus Books
ISBN-101681773503
ISBN-139781681773506
eBay Product ID (ePID)229532346
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Book TitleOver the Hills and Far Away : the Life of Beatrix Potter
Number of Pages280 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TopicWomen, Cultural Heritage, Literary, Artists, Architects, Photographers, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
GenreLiterary Criticism, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorMatthew Dennison
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight12.9 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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ReviewsPotter described her stories as giving ''pleasure without ugliness.'' The same can be said of this respectful biography., In a concise but revealing biography, Dennison brings [Potter's] years to life with empathy and understanding. With perception of thought, elegance of prose and love of subject, Dennison studies the woman and her work, and in so doing gives devotees of both ample reason to delight in her--and his--work., Lively and succinct. Anyone with even a passing acquaintance with Peter Rabbit and his friends should be intrigued to view them as the means by which Potter found her way out into the wider world., Potter described her stories as giving ''''''''pleasure without ugliness.'''''''' The same can be said of this respectful biography., [Potter is] arguably the most popular English children's book author of all time, and the subject of Matthew Dennison's excellent short biography. The book is concise, brisk, and consistently interesting, offering just enough detail for most readers., Dennison makes strong connections between Potter's life and themes in classic [Potter] titles. As an introduction to the life of Beatrix Potter, Dennison's telling is more than adequate., Potter described her stories as giving 'pleasure without ugliness.' The same can be said of this respectful biography., A pleasing re-telling of the life of Beatrix Potter. Dennison skillfully weaves Beatrix's stories into every part of her narrative., In exploring the life of Beatrix Potter, Dennison combines literary criticism with biography. Dennison writes a concise summary of Potter's inspirations and legacy., Potter described her stories as giving ''''pleasure without ugliness.'''' The same can be said of this respectful biography., Dennison is the latest to turn the story of Beatrix Potter herself into a book. Indeed, Ms. Potter's extraordinary life makes for an absorbing tale. Dennison ably tells about Potter's cloistered childhood; about her determination to get published, and about her marriage to an attorney. Readers feel her passion for England's beautiful Lake District, which became her home. There is much to like about Dennison's version of Potter's life. Dennison skillfully weaves Beatrix's stories into every part of her narrative.
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal823.912
SynopsisInspired by the twenty-three "tales," Matthew Dennison takes a selection of quotations from Potter's stories and uses them to explore her multi-faceted life and character: repressed Victorian daughter; thwarted lover; artistic genius; formidable countrywoman. They chart her transformation from a young girl with a love of animals and fairy tales into a bestselling author and canny businesswoman, so deeply unusual for the Victorian era in which she grew up. Embellished with photographs of Potter's life and her own illustrations, this biography will delight anyone who has been touched by Beatrix Potter's work. For the fans of her children's literature who want to know the real-life animals behind Mrs. Tiggy Winkle, Jemima Puddle duck, and of course, Peter Rabbit., Beatrix Potter is one of the world's bestselling, most cherished authors, whose books have enchanted generations of children for over a hundred years. Yet how she achieved this legendary status is just one of several stories of her remarkable and unexpected life., Beatrix Potter is one of the world's bestselling, most cherished authors, whose books have enchanted generations of children for over a hundred years. Yet how she achieved this legendary status is just one of several stories of her remarkable and unexpected life. Inspired by the twenty-three 'tales', Matthew Dennison takes a selection of quotations from Potter's stories and uses them to explore her multi-faceted life and character: repressed Victorian daughter; thwarted lover; artistic genius; formidable countrywoman. They chart her transformation from a young girl with a love of animals and fairy tales into a bestselling author and canny businesswoman, so deeply unusual for the Victorian era in which she grew up. Embellished with photographs of Potter's life and her own illustrations, this biography will delight anyone who has been touched by Beatrix Potter's work.
