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Informationen zum Autor Denis Judd is an acclaimed author, having written biographies of Prince Philip, Nehru, Joseph Chamberlain and George V. His last publication was The Private Diaries of Alison Uttley, 1932-1971 (2009). Klappentext Little Grey Rabbit and Sam Pig are just two of the inspired characters created by Alison Uttley, loved by millions and still very popular today. But who was the real woman spinning enchanting tales of country life and lore, magic and friendship?Alison Uttley gathered much of the inspiration for her stories from the fond memories of her Derbyshire childhood and her love of the countryside. A talented and prolific writer, she was still producing stories in her late eighties. Yet she was often plagued by self-doubt, and extremely possessive over her close friends, family and work. Tragically, Alison's husband committed suicide before her writing successes. She soon developed a smothering relationship with her only child John, even convincing him to jilt his first fiancée and escape to Scotland - the honeymoon destination.With exclusive and unrestricted access to her personal diaries and private letters, Denis Judd paints an intriguing portrait of one of the most successful, creative and troubled children's authors of modern times. Zusammenfassung An acclaimed biography of one of Britain's most popular writers -- . Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction1. The Snow Baby2. Castle Top Farm3. The Country Child4. Lea Board School5. The Grammar School Girl6. Manchester University7. Going South: Cambridge and London8. Marriage and Motherhood9. Frustrated Housewife and Aspiring Author10. The Making of The Country Child and Little Grey Rabbit11. Tragedy12. Living Alone13. Making Progress14. Wanting to Move15. Beaconsfield in Wartime16. Much Fame, A Modest Fortune and Great Anxiety17. Bereft Mother and Prolific Author18. Seventy Years Old, But Still Going Strong19. Dropping into Old Age?20. Joyous, Despite the Mounting Years21. Full of Honours22. Last YearsEndnotes...
