A Winter Book : Selected Stories by Tove Jansson 9780954899523

A Winter Book : Selected Stories

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Tove Jansson's 'A Winter Book: Selected Stories' is a masterfully curated collection that...
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Tove Jansson's 'A Winter Book: Selected Stories' is a masterfully curated collection that shimmers with the author's trademark elegance and deceptive simplicity. Following the resounding success of 'The Summer Book', this anthology serves as a captivating showcase of Jansson's literary prowess, spanning most of the 20th century.

Expertly introduced by Ali Smith, this compilation features 13 tales from Jansson's debut adult work, 'The Sculptor's Daughter' (1968), alongside seven of her most treasured later narratives (1971-1996), making their English language debut. The stories, culled from both youthful experiences and the wisdom of age, offer a kaleidoscopic view of the great Finnish writer's oeuvre, peppered with astute observations and universal truths.

Like fragments of scattered light, these newly translated gems provide an illuminating glimpse into Jansson's literary world. Each story is a finely crafted vignette, inviting readers to immerse themselves in prose that is at once profound and accessible, making 'A Winter Book' an essential addition to any discerning reader's collection.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780954899523
Book Author: Tove Jansson
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Sort of Books
Book Publisher: Sort of Books
Book Dimensions: 195 x 131 x 19 cm
Book Publication Date: 2006-01-11
Book Pagination: 208 pages
Book Weight: 200g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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