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Letters from Tove
A revelation and a gift for all Tove Jansson (and Moomin) fans.
A revelation and a gift for all Tove Jansson (and Moomin) fans
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"I find myself talking to you about all the great joys, all the agonies, all my thoughts..." - Letter to Eva Konikova, 1946
Out of the thousands of letters Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, male and female. Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals, and revealed her heart. To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege.
Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home. Spanning fifty years between her art studies and the height of Moomin fame, we share with her the bleakness of war, the hopes for love that were dashed and renewed, and her determined attempts to establish herself as an artist.
Vivid, inspiring, and shining with integrity, Letters from Tove shows precisely how an aspiring and courageous young artist can evolve into a very great one.
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The book offers a glimpse into Tove Jansson's remarkable intellect and artistry, revealed through her personal correspondence. It showcases her wisdom, creativity, and authentic voice, resonating across cultures and time. Readers appreciate the book for providing insight into Jansson's unique mind and regard it as a source of pure pleasure and creative genius.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781908745842
Publisher: Sort of Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 October 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sort of Books
Edition: Main
Illustration: b&w photos
Contributors:
- Translated by Sarah Death
- Edited by Boel Westin
- Edited by Helen Svensson
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 38.0mm
Width: 134.0mm
Height: 214.0mm
Weight: 486g
Pages: 496
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About the Author
Tove Jansson (1914-2001) was the acclaimed Finnish artist and author who gained world renown as the creator of the Moomin stories. Professor Boel Westin was the author of Tove Jansson: Life, Words, Art (Sort of Books, 2014) and Helen Svensson was Jansson's last editor at Schildts. Both were her trusted friends.
Sarah Death is an award-winning translator from Swedish.
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