Sarah Gristwood
Story of Beatrix Potter: Her Enchanting Work and Surprising Life
Story of Beatrix Potter: Her Enchanting Work and Surprising Life
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A smaller, cheaper edition of the acclaimed illustrated biography of Beatrix Potter is now available, offering a fascinating look at her life and legacy. The book explores her contradictions, tragedies, and remarkable literary and environmental achievements, with interest in her characters undimmed. The second Peter Rabbit film is set to be released in summer 2021, and an exhibition at the V&A in February 2022 will showcase her work.
Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2021
Publisher: Pavilion Books
Beatrix Potter, the beloved writer and creator of the beloved Peter Rabbit characters, has a remarkable life story that is both tragic and inspiring. Sarah Gristwood, a respected biographer, has delved into Potter's life and uncovered the many contradictions and challenges she faced. Despite these obstacles, Potter left a lasting literary and environmental legacy. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide and continue to be popular today. In addition, a new film adaptation of Peter Rabbit is set to be released in summer 2021, and an exhibition at the V&A in London will showcase her artwork and conservation efforts. Potter's life was marked by tragedy, including a tragically brief first engagement and a happy second marriage late in life. Gristwood follows the twists and turns of Potter's life, tracing the creation of her most famous characters, including Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, and Squirrel Nutkin. She reveals how Potter drew on her unusual childhood pets and locations in the Lake District, where she lived and worked. Potter's legacy as a pioneering conservationist is particularly noteworthy. She helped save thousands of acres of the Lake District from development and destruction, and her work continues to inspire environmentalists today. The Mail on Sunday, The Times Literary Supplement, and The Sunday Express have all praised Potter's biography, describing it as excellent, anecdotal, and beautifully illustrated. This smaller, more affordable edition of the biography makes it accessible to a wider audience, allowing more people to discover the fascinating life of Beatrix Potter.
Weight: 612g
Dimension: 177 x 229 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911657408
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