Letters From Tove

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20191216

Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female.

Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart.

To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege.

Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home.

Spanning 50 years between her art studies and the height of Moomin fame, we hear the bleakness of war, the hopes for love that were dashed and renewed, and her determined attempts to establish herself as an artist.

Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death.

Abridged by Polly Coles

Read by Sarah Lambie

Producer: Clive Brill

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2019.

The letters of Moomin creator Tove Jansson to her family, her confidantes and her lovers.

Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.

20191216

20191217 (R4)

Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female.

Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart.

To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege.

Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home.

Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death.

Abridged by Polly Coles

Read by Sarah Lambie

Producer: Clive Brill

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2019.

The letters of Moomin creator Tove Jansson to her family, her confidantes and her lovers.

Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.

20191217

In spring 1939 Tove Jansson leaves for Italy.

She feels the lure of Renaissance art, but war is on its way so there is no time to lose. She travels via Berlin and Munich to Verona.

Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female.

Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart.

To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege.

Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home.

Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death.

Abridged by Polly Coles

Read by Sarah Lambie

Producer: Clive Brill

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2019.

In spring 1939, Tove Jansson leaves for Italy and feels the lure of Renaissance art.

Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.

20191217

20191218 (R4)

In spring 1939 Tove Jansson leaves for Italy.

She feels the lure of Renaissance art, but war is on its way so there is no time to lose. She travels via Berlin and Munich to Verona.

Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female.

Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart.

To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege.

Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home.

Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death.

Abridged by Polly Coles

Read by Sarah Lambie

Producer: Clive Brill

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2019.

In spring 1939, Tove Jansson leaves for Italy and feels the lure of Renaissance art.

Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.

20191218

`You're right, I'm your best friend - I always will be,` writes Tove Jansson to Eva Konikoff in 1947.

It is over six years since Eva moved to the USA but their friendship endures.

Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female.

Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart.

To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege.

Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home.

Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death.

Abridged by Polly Coles

Read by Sarah Lambie

Producer: Clive Brill

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2019.

Eva Konikoff has moved to the US, but Tove remains her best friend for twenty five years.

Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.

20191218

20191219 (R4)

`You're right, I'm your best friend - I always will be,` writes Tove Jansson to Eva Konikoff in 1947.

It is over six years since Eva moved to the USA but their friendship endures.

Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female.

Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart.

To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege.

Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home.

Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death.

Abridged by Polly Coles

Read by Sarah Lambie

Producer: Clive Brill

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2019.

Eva Konikoff has moved to the US, but Tove remains her best friend for twenty five years.

Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.

20191219

Tove Jansson talks about Atos Wirtanen, author, politician, journalist and newspaper editor, in 1944. They have been a couple for over a year.

Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female.

Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart.

To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege.

Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home.

Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death.

Abridged by Polly Coles

Read by Sarah Lambie

Producer: Clive Brill

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2019.

Tove Jansson has been in a relationship with Atos Wirtanen for over a year.

Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.

20191219

20191220 (R4)

Tove Jansson talks about Atos Wirtanen, author, politician, journalist and newspaper editor, in 1944. They have been a couple for over a year.

Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female.

Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart.

To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege.

Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home.

Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death.

Abridged by Polly Coles

Read by Sarah Lambie

Producer: Clive Brill

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2019.

Tove Jansson has been in a relationship with Atos Wirtanen for over a year.

Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.

20191220

Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female.

Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart. To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege.

Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home. Spanning fifty years between her art studies and the height of Moomin fame, we hear the bleakness of war, the hopes for love that were dashed and renewed, and her determined attempts to establish herself as an artist.

Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death
Abridged by Polly Coles
Read by Sarah Lambie

Produced by Clive Brill
A Brill production for BBC Radio 4

Meeting engraver and artist Tuulikki Pietil\u00e4 is a turning point in Tove Jansson\u2019s life.

Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.

20191220

20191221 (R4)

Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female.

Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart. To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege.

Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death
Abridged by Polly Coles
Read by Sarah Lambie

Produced by Clive Brill
A Brill production for BBC Radio 4

Meeting engraver and artist Tuulikki Pietil\u00e4 is a turning point in Tove Jansson\u2019s life.

Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.

Episodes

Episode	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	20191216		Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female. Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart. To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege. Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home. Spanning 50 years between her art studies and the height of Moomin fame, we hear the bleakness of war, the hopes for love that were dashed and renewed, and her determined attempts to establish herself as an artist. Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death. Abridged by Polly Coles Read by Sarah Lambie Producer: Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2019. The letters of Moomin creator Tove Jansson to her family, her confidantes and her lovers. Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.
01	20191216	20191217 (R4)	Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female. Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart. To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege. Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home. Spanning 50 years between her art studies and the height of Moomin fame, we hear the bleakness of war, the hopes for love that were dashed and renewed, and her determined attempts to establish herself as an artist. Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death. Abridged by Polly Coles Read by Sarah Lambie Producer: Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2019. The letters of Moomin creator Tove Jansson to her family, her confidantes and her lovers. Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.
02	20191217		In spring 1939 Tove Jansson leaves for Italy. She feels the lure of Renaissance art, but war is on its way so there is no time to lose. She travels via Berlin and Munich to Verona. Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female. Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart. To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege. Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home. Spanning 50 years between her art studies and the height of Moomin fame, we hear the bleakness of war, the hopes for love that were dashed and renewed, and her determined attempts to establish herself as an artist. Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death. Abridged by Polly Coles Read by Sarah Lambie Producer: Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2019. In spring 1939, Tove Jansson leaves for Italy and feels the lure of Renaissance art. Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.
02	20191217	20191218 (R4)	In spring 1939 Tove Jansson leaves for Italy. She feels the lure of Renaissance art, but war is on its way so there is no time to lose. She travels via Berlin and Munich to Verona. Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female. Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart. To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege. Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home. Spanning 50 years between her art studies and the height of Moomin fame, we hear the bleakness of war, the hopes for love that were dashed and renewed, and her determined attempts to establish herself as an artist. Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death. Abridged by Polly Coles Read by Sarah Lambie Producer: Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2019. In spring 1939, Tove Jansson leaves for Italy and feels the lure of Renaissance art. Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.
03	20191218		`You're right, I'm your best friend - I always will be,` writes Tove Jansson to Eva Konikoff in 1947. It is over six years since Eva moved to the USA but their friendship endures. Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female. Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart. To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege. Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home. Spanning 50 years between her art studies and the height of Moomin fame, we hear the bleakness of war, the hopes for love that were dashed and renewed, and her determined attempts to establish herself as an artist. Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death. Abridged by Polly Coles Read by Sarah Lambie Producer: Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2019. Eva Konikoff has moved to the US, but Tove remains her best friend for twenty five years. Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.
03	20191218	20191219 (R4)	`You're right, I'm your best friend - I always will be,` writes Tove Jansson to Eva Konikoff in 1947. It is over six years since Eva moved to the USA but their friendship endures. Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female. Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart. To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege. Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home. Spanning 50 years between her art studies and the height of Moomin fame, we hear the bleakness of war, the hopes for love that were dashed and renewed, and her determined attempts to establish herself as an artist. Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death. Abridged by Polly Coles Read by Sarah Lambie Producer: Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2019. Eva Konikoff has moved to the US, but Tove remains her best friend for twenty five years. Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.
04	20191219		Tove Jansson talks about Atos Wirtanen, author, politician, journalist and newspaper editor, in 1944. They have been a couple for over a year. Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female. Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart. To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege. Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home. Spanning 50 years between her art studies and the height of Moomin fame, we hear the bleakness of war, the hopes for love that were dashed and renewed, and her determined attempts to establish herself as an artist. Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death. Abridged by Polly Coles Read by Sarah Lambie Producer: Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2019. Tove Jansson has been in a relationship with Atos Wirtanen for over a year. Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.
04	20191219	20191220 (R4)	Tove Jansson talks about Atos Wirtanen, author, politician, journalist and newspaper editor, in 1944. They have been a couple for over a year. Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female. Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart. To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege. Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home. Spanning 50 years between her art studies and the height of Moomin fame, we hear the bleakness of war, the hopes for love that were dashed and renewed, and her determined attempts to establish herself as an artist. Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death. Abridged by Polly Coles Read by Sarah Lambie Producer: Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2019. Tove Jansson has been in a relationship with Atos Wirtanen for over a year. Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.
05	20191220		Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female. Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart. To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege. Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home. Spanning fifty years between her art studies and the height of Moomin fame, we hear the bleakness of war, the hopes for love that were dashed and renewed, and her determined attempts to establish herself as an artist. Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death Abridged by Polly Coles Read by Sarah Lambie Produced by Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4 Meeting engraver and artist Tuulikki Pietil\u00e4 is a turning point in Tove Jansson\u2019s life. Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.
05	20191220	20191221 (R4)	Out of the thousands of letters Moomin creator Tove Jansson wrote, a cache remains that she addressed to her family, her dearest confidantes, and her lovers, both male and female. Into these, she spilled her innermost thoughts, defended her ideals and revealed her heart. To read these letters is both an act of startling intimacy and a rare privilege. Penned with grace and humour, Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life as it unfolds within Helsinki's bohemian circles and her island home. Spanning fifty years between her art studies and the height of Moomin fame, we hear the bleakness of war, the hopes for love that were dashed and renewed, and her determined attempts to establish herself as an artist. Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death Abridged by Polly Coles Read by Sarah Lambie Produced by Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4 Meeting engraver and artist Tuulikki Pietil\u00e4 is a turning point in Tove Jansson\u2019s life. Letters from Tove offers an almost seamless commentary on Tove Jansson's life.