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1968 onwards: 13 stories from Tove Jansson’s first book for adults
1968 onwards: 13 stories from Tove Jansson’s first book for adults
Drawn from youth and older age, and spanning most of the twentieth century, this newly translated selection provides a thrilling showcase of the great Finnish writer’s prose, scattered with insights and home truths. It has been selected and is introduced by Ali Smith. The Winter Book features 13 stories from Tove Jansson’s first book for adults, The Sculptor’s Daughter (1968) plus 7 of her most cherished later stories (from 1971 to 1996), translated into English and published here for the first time.
This is the country of the great lady herself so there’s no shortage of places to get the Jansson magic. Here are the two main ones we recommend:
HAM Tennis Palace is located in the Helsinki city centre right next to Kamppi Shopping Centre. This is where you can see many exhibits about the great lady herself.
Tampere Art Museum Moominvalley is a museum devoted to works by Tove Jansson.
Author/Guide: Tove Jansson Destination: Finland Departure Time: 1968 onwards
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