Astrid Lindgren was one of the most loved and popular children’s book writers in the world. She was a Swedish writer of fiction and screenplays.
Pippi Longstocking, the Six Bullerby Children and Karlsson-on-the-Roof, are some of her popular works.
Karlsson-on-the-Roof is a character who figures in Lindgren’s children's books. He is believed to be more famous in Russia as opposed to Pippi. Astrid wrote three books about Karlsson (published in 1955, 1962 and 1968).
Karlsson is a short, chubby and overconfident man, living in a small house behind a chimney on the roof of a building. Karlsson can fly since he has a small propeller on his back, which he starts by pushing a button on his stomach. He meets with Lillebror (meaning little brother in Swedish) and they become friends. Karlsson thinks that he is the best at everything and describes himself as “a handsome, thoroughly clever, perfectly plump man in his prime.” Karlsson is mischievous and does whatever he wants. Usually he is misbehaving and often gets Lillebror into trouble.
(source lidenz site)
No comments:
Post a Comment