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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1962
Page
8
A crowded blend of notes on children’s books and illustrations. Achilles and Petunia stories are praised for charm and instruction, with Bates praising Carol Barker’s Greece paintings and Duvoisin’s Petunia titles highlighted for humor and warmth.
Frances Parkinson Keyes presents The Rose and The Lily a study of two South American women Saint Rose of Lima and Mariana Paredes y Flores known as The Lily of Quito Rosa de Flores born 1568 died 1617 canonized as first New World saint and Mariana who inspired Quito during 1645 disasters with a selfless life of charity and piety, highlighting legends and historical context.
A fragmented critique notes Flora’s meek role in a Scottish setting. Janet Sanderson’s growing involvement shapes Flora’s life from girlhood to adulthood. The piece questions the novel’s tone and character dynamics, mentioning Bedanned and Boot-wipers as satirical aliases within the family.
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