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Tove Jansson

Tove Jansson

SwedishAugust 9, 1914 – June 27, 2001Fiction

Tove Jansson was a Finnish author and artist who created the Moomin world, one of the most enduring fictional universes in Scandinavian literature. Her philosophically rich stories appeal to children and adults alike across the globe.

Works

  • The Summer BookGrandmother and granddaughter's philosophical conversations during a summer on island→
  • Fair Play→
  • The True Deceiver→
  • A Winter Book→
  • The Listener→
  • Finn Family MoomintrollMoomins and friends adventure through magical valleys and mysterious encounters→
  • Comet in MoominlandComet threatens Moominland, spurring the family to journey across fantastical lands→
  • The Moomins and the Great FloodFirst Moomin novel featuring the family's emergence from hibernation and adventures→
  • Moominland MidwinterMoomins experience a dark, frozen winter full of discovery and personal growth→
  • Tales from MoominvalleyConnected stories reveal the quirks and wisdom of Moomin valley residents→
  • Moominsummer MadnessMoomins' chaotic summer includes theatrical performances and romantic entanglements→

Related

Selma Lagerlof·Par Lagerkvist·Frans Eemil Sillanpaa·Astrid Lindgren·A.A. Milne·Beatrix Potter·Elsa Beskow
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