by Tove Jansson · Angle Editorial · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788418197765
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Immerse yourself in the magic of 'El llibre de l'estiu', a masterpiece by Tove Jansson that will transport you to a remote island in the Gulf of Finland. Through evocative prose, the author presents the special relationship between a grandmother and her granddaughter, Sophia, who, surrounded by lush nature, will experience a summer of mutual learning, games, and revelations. Sophia must face her fears as both explore profound themes such as love, vital spirit, and death. A modern classic of Scandinavian literature that will captivate you from the first page.
Tove Marika Jansson was a Finland-Swedish author, novelist and comic strip author, painter and illustrator. Brought up by artistic parents, her mother an illustrator and postage stamp designer, her father a sculptor, Jansson studied art from 1930 to 1938 in Helsinki, Stockholm, and Paris. She held her first solo art exhibition in 1943. Over the same period, she penned short stories and articles for publication, and subsequently drew illustrations for book covers, advertisements, and postcards. She continued her work as an artist and writer for the rest of her life.
