I was sorting through some of my old books today when I came across this copy of Kate Greenaway's Under the Window.
I loved her illustrations when I was a child but (dare I confess?) I was never very impressed by her verse.
"At every step you make me digress; today I do not know whither I am destined." (Tagore)
I loved her illustrations when I was a child but (dare I confess?) I was never very impressed by her verse.
I didn't discover Kate Greenaway until my early twenties - and just like you I love her illustrations but don't care much for the verses.
ReplyDeleteFor those who are not happy enough to own the real thing, you can download "Under the Window" from Gutenberg - as well as some of her other books.
Margaretha
Thank you, Margaretha. I have become a regular visitor to Gutenberg since reading about it on your blog. It is a wonderful place for browsing.
ReplyDeleteOh help - Kate Greenaway, Gutenberg? More distractions!
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