| Alison Uttley: Spinner of Tales: The Authorised Biography of the Creator of Little Grey Rabbit Contributor(s): Judd, Denis (Author) |
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ISBN: 0719084563 ISBN-13: 9780719084560 Publisher: Manchester University Press OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature - Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.4" W x 8.5" (0.95 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Little Grey Rabbit and Sam Pig are just two of the inspired characters created by Alison Uttley, loved by millions and still very popular today. But who was the real woman spinning enchanting tales of country life and lore, magic and friendship? Alison Uttley gathered much of the inspiration for her stories from the fond memories of her Derbyshire childhood and her love of the countryside. A talented and prolific writer, she was still producing stories in her late eighties. Yet she was often plagued by self-doubt, and extremely possessive over her close friends, family and work. Tragically, Alison's husband committed suicide before her writing successes. She soon developed a smothering relationship with her only child John, even convincing him to jilt his first fiancée and escape to Scotland - the honeymoon destination. With exclusive and unrestricted access to her personal diaries and private letters, Denis Judd paints an intriguing portrait of one of the most successful, creative and troubled children's authors of modern times. |