Category: Adults, Autobiography & Biographies, Misc. Non-fiction
Language: EnglishKeywords: Finnish Literature Scandinavian Literature
Written by Tove Jansson, Kingsley Hart
Read by Sara Kestelman
Format: M4B
Bitrate: 128 Kbps
Unabridged
Dive into Tove Jansson’s spellbinding memoir and be transported to early 20th-century Helsinki where you’ll experience the magic and fears of a childhood infused with the freedom and natural beauty of Finland.
Hailed by Ali Smith for its evocative prose, Jansson’s memoir unveils the enchantments of a world where winter ice is a playground of mysteries, balalaika parties radiate warmth, and Christmas takes on epic proportions when viewed from a child’s eyes.
A universal tale that speaks to the child in all of us, Sculptor’s Daughter is ideal for fans of Tove Ditlevsen’s The Copenhagen Trilogy.
Finnish-Swedish writer and artist Tove Jansson (1914-2001) is globally cherished for creating the Moomin universe. Born in Helsinki, her tales of the Moomins captivated readers worldwide. Beyond Moominvalley, she penned profound adult novels, most notably The Summer Book.
Length: 3 hrs and 57 mins
Release date: 02-14-24
Dive into Tove Jansson’s spellbinding memoir and be transported to early 20th-century Helsinki where you’ll experience the magic and fears of a childhood infused with the freedom and natural beauty of Finland.
Hailed by Ali Smith for its evocative prose, Jansson’s memoir unveils the enchantments of a world where winter ice is a playground of mysteries, balalaika parties radiate warmth, and Christmas takes on epic proportions when viewed from a child’s eyes.
A universal tale that speaks to the child in all of us, Sculptor’s Daughter is ideal for fans of Tove Ditlevsen’s The Copenhagen Trilogy.
Finnish-Swedish writer and artist Tove Jansson (1914-2001) is globally cherished for creating the Moomin universe. Born in Helsinki, her tales of the Moomins captivated readers worldwide. Beyond Moominvalley, she penned profound adult novels, most notably The Summer Book.
Length: 3 hrs and 57 mins
Release date: 02-14-24