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- catalog abstract "In 1931 Jean de Brunhoff introduced French children to a little elephant by the name of Babar, a gentle, charming character whose journey from orphaned forest dweller to dapper, convivial sophisticate is chronicled in L'Histoire de Babar, the first in a series of stories that has captivated children the world over. In this book and the six that followed, de Brunhoff created an idyllic world in which Babar, wearing spats and driving a little red convertible, marries, has children, travels extensively, and is eventually crowned king of the elephants, all the while espousing a quintessentially French ideal--bonheur--and placing a high premium on family affection, discipline, and benevolence. Laurent de Brunhoff finished some of the manuscripts left incomplete on his father's death in 1937 and then wrote Babar stories of his own, continuing a storytelling legacy in which the perplexities of modern living are always reconciled with traditional values. The rendering of situations in which aplomb and elegance occur simultaneously with action and adventure is the hallmark of the de Brunhoffs' illustrations, so distinct with their bold lines and primary colors. In her unique study of the Babar milieu, Ann Meinzen Hildebrand looks at the de Brunhoffs' complete works, analyzing the thematic development of the stories and commenting on the essential role of the illustrations. Acknowledging the differences between the work of father and son, Hildebrand attributes the series' continuing popularity to the way in which both artists have created an elephant cosmos that is a mirror of real and ideal life. She shows how de Brunhoff pere et fils have eschewed simple "animal fantasy" for fascinating characters who respond to everyday situations, both tragic and frivolous, thoughtfully and act on the principles of perseverance, patience, hope, and courage. Hildebrand's comprehensive study establishes the genius of the de Brunhoffs and explains how one kindly, nondidactic elephant in a derby hat has become such a socializing force for young readers.".
- catalog contributor b3832886.
- catalog created "c1991.".
- catalog date "1991".
- catalog date "c1991.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1991.".
- catalog description "1. The World of Babar de Brunhoff -- 2. The Creation of Babar's World: Jean de Brunhoff's Stories, 1931-1933 -- 3. The Confirmation and Generation of Babar's World: Jean de Brunhoff's Stories, 1934-1936 -- 4. The Preservation of Babar's World: Laurent de Brunhoff's "Father-Faithful" Stories, 1946-1961 -- 5. Experimentation with Babar's World: Laurent de Brunhoff's Stories, 1961-1972 -- 6. The Artistic Resolution of Babar's Legacy: Laurent de Brunhoff's Stories since 1972.".
- catalog description "In 1931 Jean de Brunhoff introduced French children to a little elephant by the name of Babar, a gentle, charming character whose journey from orphaned forest dweller to dapper, convivial sophisticate is chronicled in L'Histoire de Babar, the first in a series of stories that has captivated children the world over. In this book and the six that followed, de Brunhoff created an idyllic world in which Babar, wearing spats and driving a little red convertible, marries, has children, travels extensively, and is eventually crowned king of the elephants, all the while espousing a quintessentially French ideal--bonheur--and placing a high premium on family affection, discipline, and benevolence. Laurent de Brunhoff finished some of the manuscripts left incomplete on his father's death in 1937 and then wrote Babar stories of his own, continuing a storytelling legacy in which the perplexities of modern living are always reconciled with traditional values.".
- catalog description "In her unique study of the Babar milieu, Ann Meinzen Hildebrand looks at the de Brunhoffs' complete works, analyzing the thematic development of the stories and commenting on the essential role of the illustrations. Acknowledging the differences between the work of father and son, Hildebrand attributes the series' continuing popularity to the way in which both artists have created an elephant cosmos that is a mirror of real and ideal life. She shows how de Brunhoff pere et fils have eschewed simple "animal fantasy" for fascinating characters who respond to everyday situations, both tragic and frivolous, thoughtfully and act on the principles of perseverance, patience, hope, and courage. Hildebrand's comprehensive study establishes the genius of the de Brunhoffs and explains how one kindly, nondidactic elephant in a derby hat has become such a socializing force for young readers.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 156-168) and index.".
- catalog description "The rendering of situations in which aplomb and elegance occur simultaneously with action and adventure is the hallmark of the de Brunhoffs' illustrations, so distinct with their bold lines and primary colors.".
- catalog extent "xvii, 175 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff.".
- catalog identifier "0805782672".
- catalog isFormatOf "Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff.".
- catalog isPartOf "Twayne's world authors series ; TWAS 824. Children's literature".
- catalog isPartOf "Twayne's world authors series ; TWAS 824.".
- catalog isPartOf "Twayne's world authors series. Children's literature.".
- catalog issued "1991".
- catalog issued "c1991.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York, NY : Twayne Publishers,".
- catalog relation "Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff.".
- catalog spatial "France.".
- catalog subject "843/.9120927 20".
- catalog subject "Babar (Fictitious character)".
- catalog subject "Brunhoff, Jean de, 1899-1937 Characters Babar.".
- catalog subject "Brunhoff, Laurent de, 1925- Characters Babar.".
- catalog subject "Children Books and reading France.".
- catalog subject "Children's stories, French History and criticism.".
- catalog subject "Children's stories, French Illustrations.".
- catalog subject "Elephants in art.".
- catalog subject "Elephants in literature.".
- catalog subject "PQ2603.R9453 Z69 1991".
- catalog tableOfContents "1. The World of Babar de Brunhoff -- 2. The Creation of Babar's World: Jean de Brunhoff's Stories, 1931-1933 -- 3. The Confirmation and Generation of Babar's World: Jean de Brunhoff's Stories, 1934-1936 -- 4. The Preservation of Babar's World: Laurent de Brunhoff's "Father-Faithful" Stories, 1946-1961 -- 5. Experimentation with Babar's World: Laurent de Brunhoff's Stories, 1961-1972 -- 6. The Artistic Resolution of Babar's Legacy: Laurent de Brunhoff's Stories since 1972.".
- catalog title "Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff : the legacy of Babar / Ann Meinzen Hildebrand.".
- catalog type "text".