Sculptor's Daughter

Author(s): Tove Jansson

Biography/Memoir

Tove Jansson's first book for adults drew on her childhood memories to capture afresh the enchantments and fears of growing up in Helsinki in the nineteen tens and twenties. Described as both a memoir and 'a book of superb stories' by Ali Smith, her startlingly evocative prose offers a glimpse of the mysteries of winter ice, the bonhomie of balalaika parties, and the vastness of Christmas viewed from beneath the tree. With rare images from the Jansson family archive, it makes a perfect gift.

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Published to mark the centenary of Tove Jansson's birth (1914-2014), introduced by Ali Smith - now in paperback.

Tove Jansson (1914-2001) is best known as the creator of the much loved Moomin stories for children. However, in her fifties she turned her attention to writing for adults, producing a dozen novels and story collections. Sculptor's Daughter was the first, in 1968, followed by The Listener, three years later, which will be published by June 2014 [9781908745361].

General Fields

  • : 9781908745491
  • : Sort of Books
  • : Sort of Books
  • : 0.18
  • : March 2015
  • : 198mm X 129mm
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Tove Jansson
  • : Paperback
  • : 1505
  • : English
  • : 839.7374
  • : 192