I didn't discover Beatrix Potter until I had offspring. We were all very fond of her books, though I can't really put my finger on why. I don't do cute, so that wasn't it. I think that perhaps there was an edginess behind the fluffy critters that attracted us.
So, I was happy to see that Salon has lots of good things to say about the new movie Miss Potter.
I totally agree with you that Beatrix Potter is edgy. She doesn't do cute, either.
ReplyDeletePeter Rabbit? Jeremy Fisher? Two Bad Mice? Jemima Puddleduck? I rest my case.