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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Matthew Dennison , Cassandra De Cuir , Gabrielle de CuirPublisher: Blackstone Publishing Imprint: Blackstone Publishing Edition: Library Edition Dimensions: Width: 13.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 17.00cm Weight: 0.091kg ISBN: 9781982586904ISBN 10: 1982586907 Publication Date: 11 June 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews[An] excellent short biography. The book is concise, brisk, and consistently interesting, offering just enough detail for most readers. -- Barnes & Noble Review In a concise but revealing biography, Dennison brings [Potter's] years to life with empathy and understanding. With perception of thought, elegance of prose, and love of subject, Dennison studies the woman and her work, and in so doing gives devotees of both ample reason to delight in her-and his-work. -- Richmond Times-Dispatch Ms. Potter's extraordinary life makes for an absorbing tale...Readers feel her passion for England's beautiful Lake District, which became her home...Dennison skillfully weaves Beatrix's stories into every part of her narrative. -- Christian Science Monitor Dennison makes strong connections between Potter's life and themes in classic [Potter] titles. -- Publishers Weekly Potter described her stories as giving 'pleasure without ugliness.' The same can be said of this respectful biography. -- Kirkus Reviews Dennison makes strong connections between Potter's life and themes in classic [Potter] titles. -- Publishers Weekly In a concise but revealing biography, Dennison brings [Potter's] years to life with empathy and understanding. With perception of thought, elegance of prose, and love of subject, Dennison studies the woman and her work, and in so doing gives devotees of both ample reason to delight in her-and his-work. -- Richmond Times-Dispatch Ms. Potter's extraordinary life makes for an absorbing tale...Readers feel her passion for England's beautiful Lake District, which became her home...Dennison skillfully weaves Beatrix's stories into every part of her narrative. -- Christian Science Monitor Potter described her stories as giving 'pleasure without ugliness.' The same can be said of this respectful biography. -- Kirkus Reviews [An] excellent short biography. The book is concise, brisk, and consistently interesting, offering just enough detail for most readers. -- Barnes & Noble Review Author Information"Matthew Dennison is the author of several critically acclaimed works of nonfiction, including Over the Hills and Far Away: The Life of Beatrix Potter. He is a contributor to Country Life magazine and lives in the United Kingdom. Gabrielle de Cuir, award-winning narration, has narrated over two hundred titles and specializes in fantasy, humor, and titles requiring extensive foreign language and accent skills. She was a cowinner of the Audie Award for best narration in 2011 and a three-time finalist for the Audie and has garnered six AudioFile Earphones Awards. Her ""velvet touch"" as an actor's director has earned her a special place in the audiobook world as the foremost producer for bestselling authors and celebrities." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |