Andersen, Jens

Astrid Lindgren

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ISBN 13:: 9780300226102
author:: Andersen, Jens
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Yale University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 360
Dimensions:: 23.88 x 16.26 x 3.05 centimetres
Genre:: History, Europe, Scandinavia,
Condition:: New
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Astrid Lindgren: A Life Behind the Pages This biography offers a moving and revealing portrait of Astrid Lindgren, the beloved Scandinavian author behind Pippi Longstocking. Jens Andersen's in-depth account chronicles Lindgren's turbulent life, including her struggles with depression, motherhood, and fame. Through extensive research and access to primary sources, Andersen sheds light on Lindgren's personal struggles and battles, as well as the secrets behind her enduringly popular books. The result is a fascinating and highly readable portrait of a complex and multifaceted individual whose work has resonated with young readers for over seventy years. Hardcover, 343 pages.

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