Astrid Lindgren - Helle Nächte, dunkler Wald …

First novel biography about Astrid Lindgren.

Told with sensitivity and written with great expertise.

Includes a detailed afterword and appendix on the life and work of the Swedish author.

Thanks to the hardcover with dust jacket and ribbon bookmark, it makes a beautiful gift.

Throughout her life, she advocated for tolerance and justice, always standing up for children's rights. Her stories have captivated both young and old for generations: Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) is one of the most famous children's book authors in the world.

As much success as Astrid Lindgren celebrated as a writer, her life was also marked by bitter experiences: after a happy childhood, Astrid became unexpectedly pregnant at 18, left her hometown, and moved to Stockholm, where she spent several years in existential distress. By chance, Lindgren turned to writing when she invented the story of Pippi Longstocking for her daughter. Pippi, confident, strong, and full of ideas, immediately won the hearts of her young readers—just like later characters such as Michel from Lönneberga, Ronja the Robber's Daughter, or the Brothers Lionheart. Through her books, in which Astrid Lindgren processes much of her personal life, she gives children strength and comfort. She also plays a significant role in shaping opinions by advocating for non-violent education, condemning racism, and promoting animal welfare.

In her novel biography, Maria Regina Kaiser thoughtfully and sensitively portrays the multifaceted life of this impressive Swedish woman, whose thoughts are more relevant today than ever.