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Pippi and the Moomins - The antics in postwar Nordic children’s books left propaganda and prudery behind. We need this madcap spirit more than ever
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- Title
- Pippi and the Moomins served as a social antidote to fascism - Richard W Orange | Aeon Essays
- Published
- Oct 6 2020
- Word count
- 3092 words
I'm a huge fan of the Moomin books (I even have a Moomin tattoo) and they've been on my kid's reading list since before he was born. He's not old enough to really understand them yet but he will. There's a lot those stories teach just by being told, they don't need a close reading - which is part of what Hellsing means by good art being pedagogical.
I'm only slightly aware of Pippi Longstocking but after reading this I think I'll add some to my to-read list.
The Moomins were a big part of my childhood reading. I must have read each book at least ten times. I'm pretty sure that without those books I'd not have read a quarter as much as I have over the years. I have been thoroughly disappointed by the TV attempts though.
I remember my sister was a big Pippi Longstocking fan, but it wasn't really for me.
I remember my mom reading Pippi Longstocking to me when I was young. To us kids it was pure comedy gold.
Oh man, I love the Moomins. Both them and Pippi Longstocking were some of my all-time favorite childhood stories.