Notes from an Island - Tove Jansson

Category: Adults, Art, Misc. Non-fiction
Language: English
Keywords: Finnish Literature Scandinavian Literature

Written by Tove Jansson
Read by Sandi Toksvig
Format: M4B
Bitrate: 128 Kbps
Unabridged

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”.

Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
Release date: 07-08-24