Lagerlöf Criticized Bauer's Illustrations

Newly discovered letters reveal a critical exchange between acclaimed author Selma Lagerlöf and illustrator John Bauer regarding their collaboration on the classic 'Nils Holgerssons Journey'. Lagerlöf repeatedly dismissed Bauer’s artwork as ‘disgusting,’ suggesting Elsa Beskow as a potential replacement for the illustrations. This revelation sheds new light on the creative process behind a beloved Swedish literary work.

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