In full cancellation culture, Annika Lindgren adapts the work of her grandmother, Astrid, to political correctness. “Pippi Longstocking is needed more than ever,” she says enthusiastically. Esther Rubio, editor of Kokinos and an ardent admirer of the most universal Swedish writer, Astrid Lindgren, who promotes with her creative pen. laws that will revolutionize the defense of children and animals.
Rubio attended the Swedish embassy in Spain this Wednesday with an extraordinary guest: Annika Lindgren, the granddaughter of Pippi and the creator of other classic games. has ignited the imaginations of children around the world for decades. “She was an extraordinary woman, a loving grandmother at 60 who climbed trees and always let us be children,” recalls Annika Lindgren, convinced that Pippi Longstocking was the first strong girl in history to dare to do so. Confuses the consciences of adults with the disrespect of giving to minors the indisputable right to enjoy their creative life.
“My grandmother was always interested in our thoughts,” says Annika Lindgren before admitting to this. prolific Astrid’s main obsession was “to give strength.” to children
Pippi Stockings she wasn’t even a remotely imitated girl, but “she was definitely a person you would always love, and she is. have it as a friend to make your life more fun and adventurous,” she emphasizes.
The abusive, abusive, mischievous and audacious language that Pippi uses in the stories conceived by Astrid has evolved. trying not to collect water in this stormy world of the “right”.
“We understand that,” says Annika Lindgren, who gave the mandate. eliminating parts of stories that could be branded as “racist” today.
With these ‘tweaks’ Pippi will no longer refer to her father as ‘the black king’ but simply ‘the king’, and the scene where the little redhead plays ‘do Chinese’ by flexing her eyelids disappears. “My grandmother would never want to hurt anyone, especially children”continues the grandson of the Swedish writer.
Pippi Longstocking is a reference in the collective imagination of several generations. A rebellious and absolutely groundbreaking girl for her time. A more vibrant icon than ever before. Today, almost 80 years after its release, little Långstrump continues It stirs consciences and transforms children and adults who continue to enjoy their adventures.
One of the great voices of Swedish literature as well as children’s literature
Astrid Lindgren is one of the greatest voices in Swedish as well as children’s literature of all time. With its unique style, renewed, archetypal and non-destructive characters and different plot. The combination of personal elements has led to a generous bibliography of stories and achievements celebrated in each of the more than 50 countries in which it has been published.
“Emil’s Jokes”, “The Lionhearted Brothers” and the “Mine, my dear” collection are just a few of the titles of Astrid Lindgren’s extensive literary work that has been out of print for decades after being discontinued or discontinued. thanks to children’s publishing house Kókinos, they are making their way back to the bookstore shelves.
One of Astrid’s last posts in the editorial “Rogue girl Ronia”. It is a book full of collaborative pictures. The giant of the world Studio Ghibli animation Japanese. Hayao Miyazaki’s company has brought Lindgren’s story to life with illustrations that owes his Japanese studio style and are recognizable to anyone who follows his work. A series of comics about Ronia are planned, also under the direction of Studio Ghibli, among future releases.