Elephant man
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Hodnefjeld, Hilde, illustrator.
Status
Williamson Public Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 839.823 DIF
1 available
J 839.823 DIF
1 available
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Williamson Public Library - Children's Nonfiction | J 839.823 DIF | Available |
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Format
Book
Physical Desc
50 unnumbered pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Translation of: Elefantmannen.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
Every night people swarm to a theater in London to see the Elephant Man, whose real name is Joseph Merrick. They scream in terror at the sight of him. But beneath Joseph's shocking exterior, he longs for affection and understanding. Disfigured in childhood by a rare disease, Joseph is rejected by his family, bullied in the streets, and ridiculed at his job. While touring Europe with a freak show, he's robbed and abandoned. Joseph seems to encounter misfortune at every turn, but eventually finds friendship with a kind doctor in England. Though he died young, Joseph became world famous and inspired many with his gentleness and dignity. Masterful illustrations and archival photographs are joined with simple but moving language, bringing the celebrated true story of the Elephant Man to life. Joseph Merrick (1862-1890) is believed to have suffered from a combination of the diseases neurofribomatosis type 1 and Proteus syndrome. This is a tremendously affecting book about being different, refusing to be a victim, and finding happiness in even the most challenging of circumstances.
Additional Physical Form
Issued also in electronic formats.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Di Fiore, M., & Hodnefjeld, H. (2015). Elephant man . Annick Press Ltd..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Di Fiore, Mariangela and Hilde, Hodnefjeld. 2015. Elephant Man. Annick Press Ltd.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Di Fiore, Mariangela and Hilde, Hodnefjeld. Elephant Man Annick Press Ltd, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Di Fiore, Mariangela,, and Hilde Hodnefjeld. Elephant Man Annick Press Ltd., 2015.
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