Cohen, Nadia
The Real Enid Blyton
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526722034
- author:
- Cohen, Nadia
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword History
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.41 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Enid Blyton: A Life Behind the Facade The life of Enid Blyton is one of contrasts. On the surface, she was a prolific children's author who wrote hundreds of books in a career spanning forty years, captivating millions of readers worldwide. However, behind the scenes, her personal life was marked by controversy and turmoil. Blyton's writing often featured simplistic, repetitive storylines with sexist and snobbish undertones, as well as racist slurs that shocked modern readers. Despite this, she continued to produce thousands of words a day, crafting a public image that hid her true nature. Her stories were filled with idealized worlds where children roamed free, but in reality, Blyton struggled with insecurities and a dark past. This book offers a fresh perspective on the life of Enid Blyton, one that reveals the complexity and maturity of a woman often misunderstood by history.
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