Beatrix Potter: a private world

Duration: 42

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1978

Creator: Arthur Cantor

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Portrays Beatrix Potter, reclusive author of Peter Rabbit and scores of other stories for children. Draws on her books, the diaries which she wrote in code as a young girl, and the memories of those who knew her. Shot largely in England's Lake District which was so much a part of her life and books. , Deals with the personal life of author and painter Beatrix Potter. Examines her fascination with animals and plants and the illustrations and characters she created from them. Includes reminiscences of people who knew the writer.

Complete Record: Portrays Beatrix Potter, reclusive author of Peter Rabbit and scores of other stories for children. Draws on her books, the diaries which she wrote in code as a young girl, and the memories of those who knew her. Shot largely in England's Lake District which was so much a part of her life and books. , Deals with the personal life of author and painter Beatrix Potter. Examines her fascination with animals and plants and the illustrations and characters she created from them. Includes reminiscences of people who knew the writer.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.