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Pippi and the Moomins

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Re: Pippi and the Moomins

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Post by SamBam »

ThinkingGuy wrote: post #28
sorokod wrote: post #17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Is that about Pippi's father being a king of the natives?

In the (US English) versions that were read to me as a child, I seem to recall it being rendered "King of the Pygmies."

My Penguin version (1997) has "King of the Cannibals." Not much better -- probably worse, in fact, since they aren't even depicted as cannibals, so the name isn't in any way necessary.

But I guess "King of the Islanders" would be boring.

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Post by blippage »

I saw the Moomins when I was at university. I should probably have been studying.

I happened across some episodes on Youtube a couple of years ago, and my opinion of it was that it was "enchanting". Although aimed at kids, there's something distinctly magical about it. Drop your adult mind, and think like a child again.

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Post by goto11 »

rypskar wrote: post #20

“I have never tried that before, so I think I should definitely be able to do that.” ― Astrid Lindgren, Pippi Longstocking One of my favorite quotes, such a great way to look at life

Is that an authentic quote from the books?

Re: Pippi and the Moomins

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Post by slmjkdbtl »

Raphmedia wrote: post #42
slmjkdbtl wrote: post #39

Just found out about a Moomin video game not long ago and it's extremely fun and very inspiring: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QrxvtmCoFQ

I miss those early 90's educative games so much.

Yes, a lot of games targeting younger audiences focuses more on "playfulness" and "toylike", which is awesome.

Re: Pippi and the Moomins

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Post by rypskar »

goto11 wrote: post #44
rypskar wrote: post #20

“I have never tried that before, so I think I should definitely be able to do that.” ― Astrid Lindgren, Pippi Longstocking One of my favorite quotes, such a great way to look at life

Is that an authentic quote from the books?

Yes, at least the English translation of it [0]. I don't remember the actual words in the original version, but this seems like a direct translation.

[0]https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/6773397-i-have-never-tried-...

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