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WEEK 06 英文兒童文學筆記 (English Children's Literature)
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Miss Potter

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0482546/

The story of Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved and best-selling children's book, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", and her struggle for love, happiness and success.

“There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they'll take you.”                                     

                                                                                                    -Beatrix Potter

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Beatrix Potter

Helen Beatrix Potter was an English author, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist best known for her children's books featuring animals such as those in The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

Potter wrote about 30 books; the best known being her 23 children's tales. She died of pneumonia and heart disease on 22 December 1943 at her home in Near Sawrey (Lancashire) at age 77, leaving almost all her property to the National Trust. She is credited with preserving much of the land that now comprises the Lake District National Park. Potter's books continue to sell throughout the world in many languages with her stories being retold in song, film, ballet, and animation, and her life depicted in a feature film and television film.

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Peter Rabbit

http://www.peterrabbit.com/en/

Peter Rabbit is a fictional anthropomorphic character in various children's stories by Beatrix Potter. He first appeared in The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902 and subsequently in five more books between 1904 and 1912. Spinoff merchandise includes dishes, wallpaper, and dolls. He appears as a character in a number of adaptations.

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Quiz on Miss Potter

http://www.funtrivia.com/submitquiz.cfm?quiz=279407

Q1. The tagline for "Miss Potter" was, "The life of _______ was the most enchanting tale of all." Which famous author was the movie about?

Your Answer: Beatrix Potter

Q2. Who published Miss Potter's first book?

Your Answer: Norman Warne

Q3. Which of these is not one of Miss Potter's published books?

Your Answer: The Tale of Lucy Goosey

Q4. Who was Miss Potter's best friend, who also happened to be single?

Your Answer: Millie Warne

Q5. Was Miss Potter an only child?

Your Answer: No

Q6. We saw both of Miss Potter's children.

Your Answer: False

Q7. After the death of her fiance, where did Miss Potter move?

Your Answer: Hill Top Farm

Q8. Who did Miss Potter marry at the end of the movie?

Your Answer: William Heelis

Q9. Who was this film directed by?

Your Answer: Chris Noonan

Q10. Who was this film written by?

Your Answer: Richard Maltby, Jr.


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