Ronia the Robber's Daughter book report - detailed analysis, book summary, literary elements, character analysis, Astrid Lindgren biography, and everything necessary for active class participation. Analysis This children's novel Ronia, the Robber's Daughter was written by Astrid Lindgren, who once again lets her … [Read more...] about Ronia the Robber's Daughter
Astrid Lindgren
Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren was a Swedish writer who wrote over 30 children's books, text for picture books, and even a few movie scripts. She was a big advocate for children's and animal rights.
Lingren was born on November 14, 1907, in Vimmerby, Kalmar, Sweden.
After she had finished her studies, she went to work for a local newspaper. After falling pregnant, the editor proposed to her, but she rejected him and moved to Stockholm where she decided to become a stenographer.
The book that brought her fame and put her on the list of the 20 most translated world authors is Pippi Longstocking. She wrote more than 120 stories that were translated into 80 languages. A lot of her works were screen adapted and based on some of the people from her real life.
Her literary works were awarded in Sweden and Germany, and she was the winner of the prestigious international award for children's literature Hans Christian Andersen in 1958.
Lindgren died on January 28, 2002, in Stockholm aged 94.
Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking is a story for children that mixes real and unreal, and probably incredible. The main character in the story is Pippi Longstocking, a curious nine-year-old girl, with red hair and a potato-shaped nose. She is very strong and has remarkable humor and kindness. In the preface of the novel, we learn … [Read more...] about Pippi Longstocking
