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Enid Blyton: A Literary Life
Enid Blyton: A Literary Life
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This book explores the career of Enid Blyton, examining her rise to fame in the 1920s, her management of her career as a storyteller, journalist, and magazine editor, and her most famous series, including the Famous Five, Secret Seven, Malory Towers, and Noddy. It also discusses her fluctuating critical reputation and how she and her works have been received by biographers and the media.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 322 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
This captivating book delves into the life and career of the renowned children's author Enid Blyton (1897-1968), offering a fresh perspective on a misunderstood figure who, for forty years, was one of Britain's most successful and influential writers. Drawing upon Blyton's extensive business correspondence, the book provides a unique account of a writer who has often been misconstrued and overlooked.
The book explores Blyton's remarkable rise to fame in the 1920s, examining the strategies she employed to navigate her career as a storyteller, journalist, and magazine editor. It delves into her most famous series, such as the Famous Five, the Secret Seven, Malory Towers, and Noddy, as well as lesser-known works, including the family stories she published to critical acclaim in the 1940s and early 1950s.
Furthermore, the book discusses Blyton's fluctuating critical reputation, exploring how she and her works have been received by audiences and the media over the years. It sheds light on the challenges she faced as a woman writer in a male-dominated industry and examines the impact her works have had on generations of readers.
Through its comprehensive analysis, this book offers a deeper understanding of Enid Blyton's life and work, providing a valuable contribution to the literature on children's literature and popular culture. It is a must-read for fans of Blyton and anyone interested in the history of writing for children.
Weight: 522g
Dimension: 169 x 234 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030763312
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021
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