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| Original Title: | Muminpappans bravader skrivna av honom själv |
| ISBN: | 0374453071 (ISBN13: 9780374453077) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Mumintrollen #4 |
| Characters: | Moomintroll, Sniff, Moominpappa, Snufkin |
Tove Jansson
Paperback | Pages: 162 pages Rating: 4.19 | 5373 Users | 289 Reviews
Details Containing Books Moominpappa's Memoirs (Mumintrollen #4)
| Title | : | Moominpappa's Memoirs (Mumintrollen #4) |
| Author | : | Tove Jansson |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 162 pages |
| Published | : | September 30th 1994 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) (first published 1950) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Childrens. Fiction. Classics. European Literature. Finnish Literature |
Explanation As Books Moominpappa's Memoirs (Mumintrollen #4)
Before he had a family, before he met Moominmamma, Moominpappa led a life of adventure and intrigue. But he's never told his story until now.Now Moominpappa has a bad cold, and it's the perfect time to remember his youthful endeavors and to ponder the Experiences which have made him the remarkable Moomin he is. As he reads each chapter aloud to Moomintroll, Snufkin, and Sniff, they, and we, learn of his triumphs and tribulations, and his momentous meetings with the Joxter, the Muddler, and a cast of other characters too incredible (especially Edward the Booble) to list here.
"Moominpappa's Memoirs" has never before been translated into English, and Farrar, Straus and Giroux is proud to be able to add this title to its other Moomin books.
Rating Containing Books Moominpappa's Memoirs (Mumintrollen #4)
Ratings: 4.19 From 5373 Users | 289 ReviewsCritique Containing Books Moominpappa's Memoirs (Mumintrollen #4)
I like how Moominpappa is so shy about his high opinion of himself sometimes and then at other times he just says things like "I was born under special stars... I was found in a small sea shell padded with velvet.":-) and "Does he resemble me?" but at least he whispered that.As far as Tove Jansson's work goes, Moominpappa's Memoirs may be better suited for the more mature and philosophical children (or nostalgic adults like myself). It's definitely not a bedtime read. But in my opinion no other book in the Moomin series captures quite so well the pure whimsical delight of Jansson's imagination. In fact, it's the only one that's ever brought a tear of joy to my eye.For those who have read and enjoyed other Moomintroll books, don't be discouraged by the absence of
Not my favorite Moomin book but not bad. Moominpappa's language and reminiscences are extremely melodramatic as he recounts his youthful adventures. I worried I'd get tired and not finish the book, but after a while it grew on me and started to feel silly (as intended) instead of just pompous.From the Polish translation, p.74:- Dlaczego [tak zrobiles]? - zapytalem.- Nie wiem - odparl szczerze. - Miewam czasem niezrozumiale pomysly.My loose translation of this charming admission:"Why [did you do
Another bizarre but hugely entertaining volume about the cute Finnish traditional children's icons, the Moomins. This one tells the story of how Moominpappa encountered a series of weird beings who then became the parents of his friends in Moomin Valley. It also chronicles his first meeting with Moominmamma, his wife - although how the naked, hippopotamus-like creatures produced their son Moomintroll without the aid of any genitalia is anyone's guess. With her surreal imagery and odd wit, Tove
In this installment of the Moomin series we follow the story of Moominpappa's youth. Moominpappa is embarrassingly convinced of his self-importance but is still a lovable character. Hodgkins, the Muddler and Joxter are all as different from each other as they are from Moominpappa and this creates a wonderful cast of characters. Moominpappa is very ambitious and wants to become a famous adventurer. He does not understand the Joxter who is happy just being. This conversation between Moominpappa
Continuing on with my mission to re read all the Moomin books this year.This is the tale of Moominpappa's youth - growing up at a Hemulen-run orphanage for young Moomins, and setting out on his first adventures, all narrated by Moominpappa in his very modest way. You get to find out where Little My (one of my favourite characters) comes from - an island ruled by a King who doesn't want anyone to feel inferior or in awe to him so insists they call him Daddy Jones. Little My is in the story, but I
Two things I have learnt from this book. 1. Moominpappa is a narcissistic pillock.2. Tove Jansson can't write in the first person at all well. Nevertheless, this little novel is presented as the memoirs of Moominpappa, and serves as a history for the other Moomin books, so it's a necessary read within the series.We are introduced to the fathers of Snufkin and Sniff, and eventually their mothers too, not all quite alike their children, but sufficiently so to imagine that this is just any other
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