Hugh Lofting by Gary D. Schmidt - Twayne's English Authors Series (Hardcover)

A scholarly look at Hugh Lofting (1886-1947), the author who gave the world Doctor Dolittle. Written by Gary D. Schmidt for Twayne's English Authors Series, this hardcover traces Lofting's career from The Story of Doctor Dolittle (1920) through the eleven Dolittle books that followed, including the Newbery Medal-winning The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle.

Beyond the humor and imagination that made the series a classic, Schmidt draws out the themes of peace and justice that run beneath Lofting's animal tales - concerns often overlooked in the popular screen and stage adaptations. A useful reference for collectors, students of children's literature, and Dolittle enthusiasts alike.

Condition is excellent, one owner. Hardcover with dust jacket in a protective cover. This copy comes from an extensive three-generation family library of children's books and illustrator titles; most were collected rather than read, and many carry a small sticker on an inside page. Combined shipping is available on multiple purchases.