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Biography of beatrix potter4/19/2023 ![]() In the late 1870s, she began studying at the National Art Training School. Potter demonstrated a talent for sketching as a child with animals being one of her favorite subjects. ![]() The pair often roamed the countryside during family vacations to Scotland and England's Lake District. Potter, along with her young brother Bertram, developed an interest in nature and animals at an early age. Potter got to know several influential artists and writers through her parents, including painter John Everett Millais. Her mother Helen was skilled at embroidery and watercolors. Instead, he devoted himself to photography and art. Her father trained as a lawyer, but he never actually practiced. She was the daughter of Rupert and Helen Potter, both of whom had artistic interests. ![]() Early Yearsīorn Helen Beatrix Potter on July 28, 1866, in London, England, Potter is one of the most beloved children's authors of all time. ![]() Potter's tales of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny and others have become children's classics. More than 20 other books for young audiences soon followed. In 1902, Potter published The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which launched her career as a children's author. She loved to sketch animals and later invented stories about them. I was surprised to hear about her forays into science and how she was turned away from contributing what would have been valuable scientific info simply because she was a woman without formal education.Beatrix Potter spent a solitary childhood with long holidays in the country. She was a miniature biologist and her observations of flora and fauna as a child helped to inform the beloved characters of the stories we all know and love. Beatrix's imagination grew out of her circumstances, she was fascinated with the world and sought to learn about it in every way she could much to the chagrin of the society of the time. This biography tells the story of a rather privileged English girl's young life that was marred by boredom and inattention from her parents. "I just made stories to please myself, because I never grew up." "I see no reason why common sense should not foster a healthier appreciation of beauty than morbid sentimentality." Sumptuously compiled, a great story, and a wonderful book. Nadia Cohen, who a couple of years treated us to the real Enid Blyton, now turns her attention to another of our treasured children's authors - Beatrix Potter. ‘ Beatrix biography released’ The Mail (Barrow & Furness) and News and Star (Carlisle), 26th May 2020 I gave this book 4 stars and recommend that you read this book to learn more about her. She was a private person and loved the open country and learning new things. She had an interesting life and in the end left a legacy for us all besides her books. Even though she was brought up wealthy she didn't act like it and hated socializing. She was different and her parents had a hard time understanding her. She spent most of her youth in the family nursery with governesses. She was a very lonely child even though she had a younger brother. This book tells you about the life of Beatrix which is actually her middle name. I learned a lot this beloved children's author that I didn't know. Listed in the ‘Cover to cover’ feature Scottish Field, December 2020Īuthor Q&A part of the paper’s ‘Honest Truth’ feature Sunday Post, 14th June 2020Īrticle: New book reveals ‘the real’ Beatrix Potter The Westmorland Gazette – words by Savannah NicholsonĪrticle: ' Winchester University lecturer Nadia Cohen on Beatrix Potter’ Hampshire Chronicle - words by Sam Hatherley This book in particular would make a wonderful present for friends and relatives. ![]() Video review featured on Lil's Vintage World Lil's Vintage World Well worth a read for fans of Beatrix potter. Passionately campaigning to save the area from development she helped establish the National Trust, and despite her great wealth Beatrix lived out her days in humble anonymity. The success of Peter Rabbit proved her to be creative genius who could have become the toast of the London literary scene, but when her fiancé tragically died Beatrix retreated to the Lake District where she reinvented herself as a successful farmer, a canny businesswoman and an early environmental pioneer. Stifled by the lack of stimulation, she educated herself in art, science, and of course a great love of the natural world. The Real Beatrix Potter is a fascinating and revealing biography of one of the world's most cherished children's authors.īeatrix Potter's famous little white books have enchanted generations of young readers who adored the characters she created and of course her own distinctive illustrations.īorn into a typically repressed Victorian family it was assumed that Beatrix would achieve little more than finding herself a rich husband, and so there was no point in bothering to educate her.īut the Potters underestimated their daughter. ![]()
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