![]() But with the success of Pippi, Astrid was able to dedicate herself to writing full-time, prolifically producing six books between 19, and laying the foundations on which she would build her unique literary legacy. Author Astrid Lindgren and Illustrator Ingrid Nyman. Intermedial and International Approaches to Astrid Lindgren's Work Bettina Kmmerling-Meibauer, Astrid Surmatz. During the preceding years, Lindgren’s more personal writing had consisted largely of her own war diaries, documenting the events of the war and recounting her daily life, including her work of censoring mail for Sweden’s Special Intelligence Agency. Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the strongest girl in the world. ![]() She continued to make up stories for her children and friends, and Pippi was eventually introduced to the rest of the world in 1945, just as World War II came to an end. Pippi Longstocking Quotes I have never tried that before, so I think I should definitely be able to do that. To quote Astrid, “because it was a strange name, it had to be an equally strange girl”. ![]() While sick at home, Karin requested a story from her mother about the funny-sounding name, leading to an improvised and interesting tale. ![]() Astrid Lindgren’s literary career began in the early 1940s, and the character for which she is best known, Pippi Longstocking, was named in 1941 by Astrid’s own daughter, Karin. ![]()
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