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Notes from an Island

By: Tove Jansson, Thomas Teal - Übersetzer, Tuulikki Pietilä
Narrated by: Sandi Toksvig
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Set against the rugged backdrop of Klovharun, a barren skerry in the Gulf of Finland, ´Notes from an Island´ invites you into the intimate world of Tove Jansson and her partner, graphic artist Tuulikki Pietilä, known affectionately as "Tooti."

Aided by Brunstroem, an unconventional fisherman, Jansson races against time and the elements to build a cabin that would serve as their sanctuary for thirty summers.

A declaration of the beauty of solitude, Notes from an Island is a touching homage to a mature love nurtured by the raw beauty of shifting seascapes.

Finnish-Swedish writer and artist Tove Jansson (1914-2001) is globally cherished for creating the Moomin universe. Born in Helsinki, her tales of the Moomins captivated readers worldwide. Beyond Moominvalley, she penned profound adult novels, most notably "The Summer Book".

©2024 Tove Jansson, Moomin Characters™ Published in the English language by arrangement with Rights & Brands (P)2024 Saga Egmont Art & Literature Authors
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Such a beautifully written short story. Sandi Toksvig's narration was so warming. It transported me to the islands. I've just started to watch her woodland series and was nicely surprised to find this.

Such a beautifully written short story

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Could listen to Sandi reading random lists all day long. This is such a beautiful yet brief book, perfection.

pure bliss

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