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Becoming Dr. Seuss
Book • 2019
This biography provides a nuanced, profoundly human, and painstakingly researched look at the life of Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.
It covers his early life, his career as an advertising man and political cartoonist, and his eventual rise to fame as a children’s author.
The book delves into Geisel’s complexities, including his personal struggles and his impact on children’s literature.
It also explores how Geisel’s work was influenced by his experiences and the societal context of his time, leading to the creation of classics like 'Green Eggs and Ham' and 'The Lorax'
It covers his early life, his career as an advertising man and political cartoonist, and his eventual rise to fame as a children’s author.
The book delves into Geisel’s complexities, including his personal struggles and his impact on children’s literature.
It also explores how Geisel’s work was influenced by his experiences and the societal context of his time, leading to the creation of classics like 'Green Eggs and Ham' and 'The Lorax'
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