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A Winter Book

Selected Stories
By Tove Jansson
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A Winter Book by Tove Jansson is a collection of short stories capturing the beauty and solitude of life in nature, blending elements of everyday life with whimsical and profound reflections. Through the eyes and experiences of diverse characters, Jansson explores themes of childhood wonder, solitude, and the natural world. The book captures the essence of Nordic landscapes and the seasons, offering readers gentle narratives filled with insight and depth.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate beautifully crafted short stories that explore themes of childhood, solitude, and the natural world. The collection captures the serene yet complex beauty of everyday life, enriched by the author's signature sense of whimsy and profound insight.

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A collection of bestselling Scandinavian author Tove Jansson's best loved and most famous stories.

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Following the widely acclaimed and bestselling The Summer Book, here is A Winter Book, a collection of Tove Jansson's best loved and most famous stories.

Drawn from youth and older age, and spanning most of the twentieth century, this newly translated selection provides a thrilling showcase of the great Finnish writer's prose, scattered with insights and home truths.

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A Winter Book by Tove Jansson receives acclaim for its beautifully crafted and seemingly simple stories that capture light and contain unexpected depths. The collection is praised for revealing a side of Jansson that may be new to British readers, showcasing her talent beyond children's writing, with stories described as resilient, unique, and infused with natural Nordic elements. Critics highlight the intimate portrayal of Jansson's character throughout her life, providing readers with a personal connection to the author.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780954899523

Publisher: Sort of Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sort of Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 201g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

The writer and artist TOVE JANSSON (1914-2001) is best known as the creator of theMoomin stories, which have been published in thirty-five languages.The Summer Book, also published by Sort of Books, was one of ten titles that she wrote for adults.

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