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With exquisite artwork and evocative text, this original fable explores the events of Jesus' life, and demonstrates the role of the Virgin Mary as the benevolent agent of God's people. Reduced to desolation by a king and prince who feel they have been wronged, the residents of a once-favored village must seek help from the queen, a native of their devastated town. Religious subjects are presented clearly in an allegorical style that proves entertaining, and also serves to provide children with examples of virtue and good behavior. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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I imagine that, as a non-Catholic, I'm probably one of the few readers to approach Josephine Nobisso's Take It To the Queen with less of an interest in its narrative - intended as a theological allegory explaining (and celebrating) the Virgin Mary's role as intercessor for the sinful - than the illustrations by Hungarian artist Katalín Szegedí. I have a great interest in international children's literature, and a friend who reads Hungarian had recommended Szegedí's work (thanks, Katri!), so I was very happy to run across this title. I am glad to be able to report that I was not disappointed! The illustrations here are lovely, an engaging mix of painted and collage elements. I really liked the fact that they managed to be beautiful, without being "sweet."
All in all, I'm happy to have read this, although I think it is a book that will be of interest primarily to young Catholics, and the adults in their lives. Mary's place in "salvific" history isn't really a casual topic, so I don't see this as having a wider audience, save for those (like me) with an interest in the artist's work.
**Note to adult readers using this book with children: If, like me, you are reading the paperback edition of Take It To the Queen, be sure to look under the cover-flaps (front and rear) for the author's detailed notes on the symbolism of this story, and accompanying illustrations. ( )