![]() ![]() Her gallantly perfect language demonstrates the unwavering control with which she presented herself “In the time of swords and periwigs and full-skirted coats with flowered lappets – when gentlemen wore ruffles, and gold-laced waistcoats of paduasoy and taffeta – there lived a tailor in Gloucester.” (In respectful observance of her constant mission to explain let’s note that “paduasoy” comes from peau de soie, literally “skin of silk,” and is a French medieval grosgrain fabric.) Hail her superb drawing of flora and fauna note, however, that she had lesser skill drawing humans. Fenton and he answered, “Don’t ask the poet, ask the poem.” Therefore - go thou and do likewise with Beatrix Potter, and you will find – to take some examples - a self-containment brought on by nursery loneliness see the inner space in her work: note the predominance of interiors. This complete and unabridged collection contains all 23 of Beatrix Potter's tales in one deluxe volume with all their original illustrations. A perfect gift to introduce children to the world of Beatrix Potter, The Complete Tales is a timeless and classic essential for any nursery shelf. ![]() Some years ago, when I was presenting Radio Four’s Poetry Please, a listener left a message at the BBC with a question for James Fenton as to the meaning of one of his poems. Hardcover International Edition, June 26, 2012. ![]()
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