Neil Gaiman is one of the most widely read and influential authors of the present day, and he’s written a lot of children’s books. So what should parents, teachers, librarians, and book lovers do with his books now that several women have made similar — and very serious — accusations against him? How can we use this situation as a case study of when it is and isn’t possible to separate works of art from their creators?
Tag: Charles Dickens
161 – The Muppet Christmas Carol is THE BEST Christmas Carol
Tom the Tale Teller joins me to talk about one of the greatest movies ever made – The Muppet Christmas Carol. Tom has been a guest on the show, talking about his books Leicestershire Folk Tales for Children and Forest Folk Tales for Children, as well as his performances in schools and theaters as a storyteller.
The Muppet Christmas Carol is not just a superb adaptation of literature to the screen. It’s also perfectly faithful to the text and spirit of Charles Dickens’ classic novella about how Ebenezer Scrooge learns to be a good man. This story combines so many genres – psychological thriller, ghost story, even science fiction. Only one thing could have made it better, and that’s Michael Caine and a whole lot of Muppets.