Tag Archives: adaptation

The Earliest Recording of The Owl and the Pussy-cat

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

The Library of Congress has just launched a new site, National Jukebox, which makes historical recordings available. Among the many jewels is also the Haydn Quartet version of “The Owl and the Pussy-cat.” In a previous post, I had dated … Continue reading →

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The Sanity of Nonsense. Round the World with Edward Lear

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

Bidding a farewell to fiction Of the fashionable type, Whether based on drug-addiction, “Triangles” or merely tripe, Healthier recreation choosing, Simpler fare and better cheer, I propose to go a-cruising Round the world with Edward Lear. Tell me not the … Continue reading →

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The Hunt for the Scroobious Pip

Posted on November 25, 2010 by

The writer/director team of Andrew Pollard and Adam Sunderland have a fine reputation for turning slightly old-fashioned children’s classics into engagingly low-budget entertainments. They have previously made minimalist masterpieces out of Heidi and The Water Babies: now it’s the turn … Continue reading →

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