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Madeline Gleich
''Madeline'' is a media franchise that originated as a series of children's books written and illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans, an Austrian-American author. The books have been adapted into numerous formats, spawning telefilms, television series and a live action feature film. As a closing line, the adaptations invoke a famous phrase Ethel Barrymore used to rebuff curtain calls, "That's all there is, there isn't any more". The stories take place in a Catholic boarding school in Paris. The teacher, a nun named Miss Clavel, is strict but loves the children, cares for them, and is open to their ideas. Much of the media starts with the line "In an old house in Paris that was covered in vines, lived twelve little girls in two straight lines ..." The stories often are written entirely in rhyme, include simple themes of daily life, and the playful but harmless mischief of Madeline, which appeal to children and parents alike. Most of the books have several recurring themes, such as Miss Cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madeline (book)
''Madeline'' is a 1939 book written and illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans, the first in the book series of seventeen, which inspired the Madeline media franchise. Inspired by the life experiences of its author/illustrator, the book is considered one of the major classics of children's literature through the age range of 3 to 8 years old. The book is known for its rhyme scheme and colorful images of Paris, with an appeal to both children and adults. Background ''Madeline'' was inspired by the experiences of its Austrian-American author and illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans. Bemelmans spent his first years raised in a hotel in Austria, a dull setting in which he was known for causing trouble. His bold traits contrasting with his post-WWI setting is seen depicted through Madeline's daring personality being surrounded by order. Bemelmans was sent to a private school, but after a disciplinary incident was sent to America where he joined the U.S. Army. He took his inspiration from the war ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |