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    Everyone has that favorite children's book that they would constantly read over and over again when they were younger. Eye catching illustrations and captivating figurative language creates a whole new world for a child. Beatrix Potter was a famous British author and illustrator who brought generations of children to love the simple tales she told through imagery as well as simplistic story telling. Not only was she a children's writer, but she was a woman who believed in conservatism and had strong views and opinions that were not the norm for society in that point in time. Beatrix Potter, a British author and illustrator, is best known for various children's books due to the alluring illustrations decorated throughout her books as well as the meaningful message as to why she writes about animals and nature. Beatrix Potter was not your typical Victorian girl while growing up. Born as the only daughter in 1866 in Middlesex, England; Potter spent her years growing up in a wealthy Victorian family (Lear 1). Due to this Beatrix grew up with much privilege, as well as plentiful…

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    Chris Noonan brings a vivid biography of one of the most popular writer, Beatrix Potter, into live. The movie is a beautiful story of an independent spinster who strives her best to fulfill her passion and ideals of life. The story begins with the image of nervous Beatrix Potter trying to persuade tradesman with newly drawn book with an ambition to become a children author. At first, the publishing house owners, the Warne brothers, think that her drawing of a rabbit is ridiculous and…

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    slightly fictionalized Beatrix Potter (beloved author and illustrator). She wrote many Peter Rabbit books that came out in the early 1900s. Beatrix is an animal lover who, in the year 1905, has purchased a farm in England's Lake district, a beautiful place to live. The farm that she has bought is a bit of a fixer upper, that she will have to work on to live there. She moves away from her London life where she is a Victorian age daughter-dutiful. Beatrix wants to a more independent life full of…

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    Beatrix Potter was born on July 28, 1866 in London, England. Her parents, Rupert and Helen Potter both possessed some artistic interest. Her father devoted himself to photography and art even though he was educated to be a lawyer. Her mother was very accomplished in water colors and embroidery. Her family was wealthy and famous artists and writers came to the house to visit. Beatrix was able to meet many of them. Six years later, Beatrix’s brother, Bertram was born. Every summer the…

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    The Complete Adventures of Peter Rabbit written by Beatrix Potter is a tale following a young mischievous rabbit who loves getting into all kinds of trouble. The collection of stories is simple and humorous making it ideal for children, but has hidden messages that give children a glance at the real world. By using animals to introduce these harsh conditions such as death and greed to children, the truth is less severe which helps kids understand without scaring them. In the first story, “The…

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    (A playful writing influenced by A. A. Milne’s ‘Winnie the Pooh and Beatrix Potter’ Stories) I gaze from my window to see a slight rustle in the conifers, picking up my binoculars with curiosity I notice a wood pigeon fluttering about; my imagination gets the better of me, thoughts rolled into a story. I don’t believe in happy endings; but I will try and write something with a good end to it and no better way can a story be brought to life than through the antics of wood pigeons. There was a…

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    12th, 2016, discusses an action between two Arkansas residents regarding an alleged fraud committed against Beatrix Kiddo (Beatrix), when she made an online purchase of a Hattori Hanzo “Black Mamba” sword from Budd Sidewinder (Budd), in the amount of $50,000. The Hattori Hanzo is a highly collectable Japanese sword that utilizes the finest quality Hanzo steel and is produced only in limited numbers. Beatrix, having recently reunited with her daughter Bebe Charmer (Bebe), wished to purchase Bebe…

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    For werewolves the most common one has been The Wolf Man, but as of 2008 when someone says the thing most often thought of are the werewolves from the Twilight Saga. In my opinion Professor Lupin from the harry potter series is my favorite of them all. Examples of werewolves from TV series are ones in True Blood, Teen Wolf and Vampire Diaries. Which brings us to the other end of the spectrum, Bram Stokers Dracula is probably the most often thought of example when someone hears of a vampire.…

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    Imagine there is a place where one 's imagination can run wild, a place where it is socially acceptable to walk around in a costume and carry a magic wand, a place where people from all over the world of different races, genders, and classes have one thing in common, their love for Harry Potter. I am proud to be one of those people. While I toss and turn, I stare at the clock and time seems to be moving extra slow. It is three in the morning, and I have to be awake in less than two hours to meet…

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    of us was responsible for three items for teaching the future generations of the past mine were: The Harry Potter series, Perks of Being a Wallflower, and a song by John Lennon. Because the new civilians would need a sense of childlike wonder, the first article I would bring would be The Harry Potter series. They were written from the point of view of an orphaned wizard who had to discover who he was after a dramatic turn of events that took away all foundations from him. Some may think that…

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