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Fran Mason's avatar

I haven't read the story so I probably shouldn't comment - but - your evocative review made me wonder if Jansson's story is a comment on what "real art" is, and who gets to decide? I knew someone once who made tons of homespun art, and when I went over to her house and saw it, her dedication impressed me so much that I realized I was at fault for not taking her seriously.

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Deborah Vass's avatar

I love Tove Jansson and what a treat to discover your two posts. I loved The Summer Book especially and long for more of her "adult" work to appear in English. I once saw Ali Smith speak on her and she was so engaging and delightful. Thank you for such absorbing posts.

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