Over the Hills and Far Away: The Life of Beatrix Potter

By Matthew Dennison

Book Overview

Inspired by the twenty-three "tales," Matthew Dennison takes a selection of quotations from Potter's stories and uses them to explore her multi-faceted life and character: repressed Victorian daughter; thwarted lover; artistic genius; formidable countrywoman. They chart her transformation from a young girl with a love of animals and fairy tales into a bestselling author and canny businesswoman, so deeply unusual for the Victorian era in which she grew up. Embellished with photographs of Potter's life and her own illustrations, this biography will delight anyone who has been touched by Beatrix Potter's work. For the fans of her children's literature who want to know the real-life animals behind Mrs. Tiggy Winkle, Jemima Puddle duck, and of course, Peter Rabbit.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1681773503
• ISBN13: 9781681773506
• Release Date: April 2017
• Publisher: Pegasus Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.6" x 8.4"