Quiet stories illuminate the changing seasons of a life
Good Condition - Covers rubbed and lightly creased. Page edges browned and spotted, title page heavily foxed, name inside. Text pages shown unmarked.
This collection brings together stories for adults by Tove Jansson, selected and introduced by Ali Smith. Drawing on experiences across different stages of life, the pieces move between childhood perceptions, later reflections, relationships, and the landscapes that give Jansson’s writing its distinctive atmosphere. Small events open into questions about independence, memory, affection, and the unexpected behavior of other people. The stories combine clarity and humor with moments of strangeness, allowing everyday details to reveal a deeper emotional world. A Winter Book offers an inviting introduction to Jansson’s prose beyond the Moomin books, presenting a selection to read slowly, return to, and consider from different points in one’s own life.
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