{"title":"Dr Penelope Bradshaw","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr Penelope Bradshaw’s works offer insightful explorations into literary and cultural figures, blending thorough research with accessible prose. Readers can expect engaging reference guides that illuminate the lives and legacies of beloved authors, ideal for both casual enthusiasts and serious students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on education and reference, these books serve as valuable companions for those seeking to deepen their understanding of literary history. Dr Bradshaw’s accessible style brings clarity and charm to complex subjects, making her collection a thoughtful addition to any learning library.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"an-a-z-of-beatrix-potter-by-dr-penelope-bradshaw-9781350453340","title":"An A-Z of Beatrix Potter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Peter Rabbit to Mrs. Tiggy-winkle, \u003cem\u003eThe Tailor of Gloucester\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eThe Fairy Caravan\u003c\/em\u003e, the works and characters of Beatrix Potter have bewitched children the world over for more than a century – and have never been out of print.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lively and curious book explores Potter’s works via a series of short, interlinked essays that take their starting point from 26 key words and phrases from her children’s books, her letters, journals, and other writings. For students and enthusiasts alike, this engaging collection of essays offers fresh angles on familiar Potter themes and topics (A is for \u003cem\u003eAnimal\u003c\/em\u003e; C is for \u003cem\u003eClothes\u003c\/em\u003e), whilst others cast light on uncharted corners of her imagination (D is for \u003cem\u003eDancing\u003c\/em\u003e; U is for \u003cem\u003eUncanny\u003c\/em\u003e; G is for \u003cem\u003eGinnett’s Circus\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEntries like F is for \u003cem\u003eFairy\u003c\/em\u003e, T is for \u003cem\u003eTrees\u003c\/em\u003e, S is for \u003cem\u003eSeasons\u003c\/em\u003e, and R is for \u003cem\u003eRabbit Tobacco\u003c\/em\u003e look at topics related to race, gender, and the environment. Other essays use key words to open up discussion of Potter’s legacies and impact (L is for \u003cem\u003eLake District\u003c\/em\u003e; P is for \u003cem\u003ePeter Rabbit\u003c\/em\u003e; H is for \u003cem\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/em\u003e), including global reception, TV and film adaptations, and the development of Potter's beloved Lake District as a thriving tourist destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaying close attention to the texts while also considering the broader contexts at play, this book broaches questions that offer intriguing ways into the works readers feel they know so well: how does a youthful encounter with a circus come to shape Potter’s imagination? Why does eating and food feature so extensively in her writing, and how does this relate to contemporary debates on diet and environmental crisis?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProviding a close-up encounter with one of the most celebrated children’s authors, this book invites new recognition of the ways in which Beatrix Potter’s writing explores ideas which remain deeply relevant today, including the relationship between humans and the natural environments they inhabit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429792432364,"sku":"9781350453340","price":38.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350453340.jpg?v=1774559914"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-penelope-bradshaw.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}