V odnij iz najznamenitishikh povistej klasika shvedskoji ta svitovoji literaturi Astrid Lindgren rozpovidajetsja pro divovizhni prigodi junogo geroja - khlopchika Mio, pro odvichnu borotbu dobra i zla, vtilenogo v osobi likhodija Kato, pro druzhbu ta vzajemoviruchku ditej, jaki ne rozgubilisja, a zgurtuvalisja u spilnij borotbi zi zlom. Dobro, jak zavzhdi, peremagaje. Za motivami povisti znjato znamenitij odnojmennij film (1987).PerekladachOlga Senjuk
Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren, née Ericsson, (1907 - 2002) was a Swedish children's book author and screenwriter, whose many titles were translated into 85 languages and published in more than 100 countries. She has sold roughly 165 million copies worldwide. Today, she is most remembered for writing the Pippi Longstocking books, as well as the Karlsson-on-the-Roof book series.
Awards: Hans Christian Andersen Award for Writing (1958)
Länge sedan jag läste den, men den funkar även att läsa som vuxen. Dock kändes det som Mio aldrig var i Landet i Fjärran. Egentligen satt han nog bara på en parkbänk och fantiserade.
The book is written as a fairy tale for children, but its themes open up reflections that are universal and relevant for adults too. Mio, who starts out as an ordinary boy (Bo Vilhelm Olsson), learns that he is a prince and has a greater purpose. His journey reflects existential questions about who we are and what gives our lives meaning. The book also raises questions about the duality between good and evil and life and death. I love this book!
"Mio, Min Mio" is a truly enchanting story that captured my heart completely. Astrid Lindgren's tale of Bo Vilhelm Olsson's transformation into Mio and his journey to defeat the evil knight Kato is both magical and deeply moving. The characters are wonderfully developed, and the storyline is cute yet profound, exploring themes of good versus evil through a heartwarming adventure. This book is perfect for young readers but resonates just as strongly with adults.