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44-591: Pippi may refer to: Pippi Longstocking , the main character in an eponymous series of children's books by the Swedish author Astrid Lindgren Pippi, a character in the video game Mother Pippi, the original Japanese name of Clefairy , a fictional species of Pokémon Damiano Pippi (born 1971), Italian volleyball player Pippi Zornoza (born 1978), American artist See also [ edit ] Pippy (disambiguation) Pipi (disambiguation) Topics referred to by

88-412: A South Sea island. Despite periodic attempts by village authorities to make her conform to cultural expectations of what a child's life should be, Pippi happily lives free from social conventions. According to Eva-Maria Metcalf, Pippi "loves her freckles and her tattered clothes; she makes not the slightest attempt to suppress her wild imagination, or to adopt good manners." Pippi is literate and has

132-511: A "lovably eccentric girl." In the twenty-first century, Pippi has continued to maintain her popularity, often placing on lists of favorite characters from children's literature or feminist characters. She is regarded as the most well-known of Lindgren's creations, and appears as a character in Astrid Lindgren's World , a theme park in Vimmerby , Sweden, dedicated to Lindgren's works, and on

176-496: A bestseller, although sales did eventually improve after the initial release; more than five million copies had been sold by 2000. Pippi was positively received by American reviewers, who did not find her behavior "subversive" or problematic, but rather "harmless" and entertaining. Eva-Maria Metcalf has argued that Pippi was subject to a "double distancing" as both a foreign character and one believed to be nonsensical , thus minimizing her potentially subversive actions that had stirred

220-481: A cheerful pacifist whose answer to the brutality and evil of war was goodness, generosity, and good humor." Pippi originates from bedside stories told for Lindgren's daughter, Karin. In the winter of 1941, Karin had come down with an illness and was confined to her sickbed; inspired by Karin's request to tell her stories about Pippi Longstocking—a name Karin had created on the spot —Lindgren improvised stories about an "anything-but-pious" girl with "boundless energy." As

264-419: A child, Karin related more to Annika and Tommy, rather than Pippi, who she felt was very different from her personality. Pippi became a staple within the household, with Karin's friends and cousins also enjoying her adventures. In April 1944, while recovering from a twisted ankle, Lindgren wrote her stories about Pippi in shorthand , a method she used throughout her writing career; a copy of the clean manuscript

308-454: A girl boldly doing boys' things," but rather "[i]n her panache and inventiveness she appeals to the longings, the secret psychic demands of girls and boys, and indeed has happily united them in readership all over the world." Susanna Forest of The Telegraph called Pippi "still outrageous and contemporary" and "the ultimate imaginary friend to run along rooftops and beat up the bad guys." In 100 Best Books for Children , Anita Silvey praised

352-574: A horse would seem unrealistic to French child readers, and thus changed the horse to a pony. In response to this change, Lindgren requested that the publisher give her a photo of a real French girl lifting a pony, as that child would have a "secure" weightlifting career. Sara Van den Bossche has hypothesized that the lack of controversy as a result of the censorship might be why Pippi Longstocking went mainly unremarked upon in France, whereas in Germany and Sweden,

396-482: A man mistreats his horse. Pippi, like Peter Pan , does not want to grow up. She is the daughter of a buccaneer captain and has adventure stories to tell about that, too. Her four best friends are her horse and monkey, and the neighbours' children, Tommy and Annika. After being rejected by Bonnier Publishers in 1944, Lindgren's first manuscript was accepted by Rabén and Sjögren . The three Pippi chapter books ( Pippi Longstocking , Pippi Goes on Board , and Pippi in

440-527: A new modesty and tenderness, and also a slight touch of melancholy," as well as "less intricate" dialogue. Pippi Longstocking placed first and was subsequently published in November 1945 with illustrations by Ingrid Vang Nyman . Two more books followed: Pippi Goes on Board (1946) and Pippi in the South Seas (1948). Three picture books were also produced: Pippi's After Christmas Party (1950), Pippi on

484-415: A number of additional Pippi stories, some just in Swedish, others in both Swedish and English: Other books in Swedish include: Tall tale A tall tale is a story with unbelievable elements, related as if it were true and factual. Some tall tales are exaggerations of actual events, for example fish stories ("the fish that got away") such as, "That fish was so big, why I tell ya', it nearly sank

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528-617: A penchant for storytelling, which often takes the form of tall tales . When discussing Pippi, Astrid Lindgren explained that "Pippi represents my own childish longing for a person who has power but does not abuse it." Although she is the self-proclaimed "strongest girl in the world", Pippi often uses nonviolence to solve conflicts, via guile, creativity with facts, and misdirection, such as to protect other children from bullying or excuse her chronic truancy. Pippi has been variously described by literary critics as "warm-hearted", compassionate, kind, clever, generous, playful, and witty to

572-407: A professor at Lund University , argued that the book was badly done, harmful to children, and that Pippi herself was mentally disturbed. Further criticism of Pippi's supposedly "unnatural" and harmful behavior followed in an article in the teachers' magazine Folkskollärarnas Tidning and in readers' letters to magazines. This debate over Pippi's performance of childhood colored the reviews of

616-471: A result of Lindgren's considerable unhappiness with the lesser-known Swedish film adaptation of Pippi Longstocking (1949), she wrote the screenplay for the television adaptation, which stuck more closely to the narrative of the books than the film had. Scholar Christine Anne Holmlund briefly discussed the difference she found between the two iterations of Pippi, namely that Viveca Serlachius 's portrayal of Pippi sometimes took on middle-class sensibilities in

660-611: A way that other iterations of Pippi had not, for example, purchasing a piano in one scene only to show it off in Villa Villakula. In contrast, the Pippi of Hellbom's television series and subsequent tie-in 1970 films, Pippi in the South Seas and Pippi on the Run , is an "abnormal, even otherworldly," periodically gender-defying bohemian reminiscent of Swedish hippies . Holmlund argued that both Gunvall and Hellbom's adaptations depict her as

704-415: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Pippi Longstocking Pippi is red-haired, freckled, unconventional and superhumanly strong – able to lift her horse one-handed. She is playful and unpredictable. She often makes fun of unreasonable adults, especially if they are pompous and condescending. Her anger comes out in extreme cases, such as when

748-467: Is not named in the novels but called Lilla Gubben (Little Old Man) in the movies. Pippi soon befriends the two children living next door, Tommy and Annika Settergren. With her suitcase of gold coins, Pippi maintains an independent lifestyle without her parents: her mother died soon after her birth; her father, Captain Ephraim Longstocking, goes missing at sea, ultimately turning up as king of

792-426: Is unfamiliar to many cultures. English language books and films about Pippi have given her name in the following forms: In 2005, UNESCO published lists of the most widely translated books. In regard to children's literature, Pippi Longstocking was listed as the fifth most widely translated work with versions in 70 different languages. As of 2017, Lindgren's works had been translated into 100 languages. Here are

836-454: The "graphic" elements, such as a full chamber pot being used as a fire extinguisher, and then to enter it into the upcoming competition at Rabén and Sjögren, which was for books targeted at children between the ages of six and ten. Critic Ulla Lundqvist estimates that a third of the manuscript was altered, with some changes made to improve its prose and readability, and others done to the character of Pippi, who according to Lundqvist "acquire[d]

880-470: The Run (1971), and Pippi Longstocking in the Park (2001). Pippi in the original Swedish language books says her full name is Pippilotta Viktualia Rullgardina Krusmynta Efraimsdotter Långstrump . Although her surname Långstrump – literally long stocking – translates easily into other languages, her personal names are less easily translated, and one of them is a patronymic , Efraimsdotter , which

924-513: The South Seas in The Horn Book Magazine and The Saturday Review found Pippi to be less charming than in earlier books, with The Saturday Review describing her as "noisy and rude and unfunny." An influential television adaptation of Pippi Longstocking debuted on 8 February 1969 in Sweden, and was broadcast for thirteen weeks, during which it acquired a considerable following. It

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968-423: The South Seas ) were published from 1945 to 1948, followed by three short stories and a number of picture book adaptations. They have been translated into 76 languages as of 2018 and made into several films and television series. Pippi Longstocking is a nine-year-old girl. At the start of the first novel, she moves into Villa Villekulla : the house she shares with her monkey, named Mr. Nilsson, and her horse that

1012-452: The Swedish public broadcaster SVT edited the 1969 television adaptation of Pippi Longstocking with the approval of Astrid Lindgren's heirs: the first edit removed Pippi's reference to her father as "King of the Negroes," a term now offensive in Sweden; and the second eliminated Pippi slanting her eyes, although it kept her pretending to sing in "Chinese". These changes received a backlash: of

1056-763: The boat when I pulled it in!" Other tall tales are completely fictional tales set in a familiar setting, such as the European countryside , the American frontier , the Canadian Northwest , the Australian outback , or the beginning of the Industrial Revolution . Events are often told in a way that makes the narrator seem to have been a part of the story; the tone is generally good-natured. Legends are differentiated from tall tales primarily by age; many legends exaggerate

1100-542: The book at her children's theatre at Medborgarhuset , Stockholm, in March 1946, for which only a library card was required for admission. This performance also toured other Swedish cities, including Norrköping , Göteborg , and Eskilstuna . Another factor in the book's success was two positive reviews by the influential Swedish critics of children's culture, Eva von Zweigbergk and Greta Bolin, writing for Dagens Nyheter and Svenska Dagbladet , respectively; they praised

1144-507: The book quickly became accepted within the countries' respective children's literature canon , even as it stirred controversy over its " anti-authoritarian tendencies." In 1995, an uncensored version of Pippi Longstocking was released in France, which "shook" French readers, although the book did not reach the cultural status as it had in Germany and Sweden. The character has also centered in debates about how to handle potentially offensive racial language in children's literature. In 2014,

1188-565: The bush or the outback) similarly inspired the types of tall tales that are found in American folklore. The Australian versions typically concern a mythical station called The Speewah . The heroes of the Speewah include: Another folk hero is Charlie McKeahnie , the hero of Banjo Paterson 's poem " The Man from Snowy River ", whose bravery, adaptability, and risk-taking could epitomise the new Australian spirit. The Canadian frontier has also inspired

1232-438: The character as "the perfect fantasy heroine — one who lives without supervision but with endless money to execute her schemes." Pippi has been subject to censorship in translations. A censored edition of Pippi Longstocking appeared in France, with changes made to her character to make her "a fine young lady" instead of "a strange, maladjusted child." Additionally, the publisher, Hachette , thought that Pippi's ability to lift

1276-596: The character can be found in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland , E. T. A. Hoffmann 's The Strange Child , Anne of Green Gables , and Daddy Long Legs in addition to myths, fairytales, and legends. Andersen argues that the "misanthropic, emotionally stunted age" of the Second World War, during which Lindgren was developing the character, provided the most influence: the original version of Pippi, according to Andersen, "was

1320-418: The character's names in some languages other than English . Pippi Longstocking quickly became popular in Sweden upon publication, and by the end of the 1940s, 300,000 copies had been sold, saving Rabén and Sjögren from impending financial ruin. This was partially due to Olenius's marketing: she ensured that the book was frequently read to a radio audience, as well as helping to put on a popular adaptation of

1364-464: The exploits of their heroes, but in tall tales the exaggeration looms large, to the extent of dominating the story. The tall tale has become a fundamental element of American folk literature . The tall tale's origins are seen in the bragging contests that often occurred when the rough men of the American frontier gathered. The tales of legendary figures of the Old West , some listed below, owe much to

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1408-718: The first 25,000 Swedish readers polled by the Aftonbladet on Facebook , eighty-one percent disagreed with the idea of removing outdated racial language and notions from Pippi Longstocking , and the columnist Erik Helmerson of Dagens Nyheter labelled the changes as censorship. One of Lindgren's grandchildren, Nils Nyman, defended the edits, arguing that to not do so might have diluted Pippi's message of female empowerment. The three main Pippi Longstocking books were published first in Swedish and later in English: There are also

1452-606: The main character as "a liberatory force." Zweigbergk wrote that Pippi could provide an outlet for regular children who do not have the considerable freedom she possesses, with which Bolin agreed, remarking that Pippi's humor and antics would also appeal to adults for the same reason. Subsequent reviews of Pippi Longstocking echoed the general opinions of von Zweigbergk and Bolin towards the book, until John Landquist 's criticism in an August 1946 piece published in Aftonbladet , titled "BAD AND PRIZEWINNING." Landquist, who worked as

1496-455: The minor controversy earlier in Sweden. As a result of Pippi and Lindgren's growing recognition in the United States, Pippi's behavior in later books became more critically scrutinized by literary critics, some of whom were less sure of the "hilarious nonsensical behavior, the goodness of her heart, and the freedom of her spirit" that had been lauded in earlier reviews. Reviewers of Pippi in

1540-695: The obverse of the Swedish 20 kronor note , as issued by Riksbank . Additionally, Pika's Festival, a children's festival in Slovenia , borrows its name from her. Pippi has also inspired other literary creations: for his character Lisbeth Salander in the Millennium series , Stieg Larsson was inspired by his idea of what Pippi might have been like as an adult. Pippi has continued to remain popular with critics, who often cite her freedom as part of her appeal. The Independent ' s Paul Binding described her as "not simply

1584-507: The organization to the international level. The comic strip Non Sequitur (1992–present) sometimes features tall tales told by the character Captain Eddie; it is left up to the reader to decide if he is telling the truth, exaggerating a real event, or fabricating a story entirely. Some stories are told about exaggerated versions of real people: Subjects of some American tall tales include legendary figures: The Australian frontier (known as

1628-517: The point of besting adult characters in conversation. Laura Hoffeld wrote that while Pippi's "naturalness entails selfishness, ignorance, and a marked propensity to lie", the character "is simultaneously generous, quick and wise, and true to herself and others." The inspiration for her father, Captain Ephraim Longstocking, came from the real life Carl Emil Pettersson , a Swedish sailor who became king of Tabar Island in Papua New Guinea after he

1672-516: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Pippi . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pippi&oldid=1168612872 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with given-name-holder lists Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description

1716-402: The sequel Pippi Goes On Board (October 1946), some of which responded to Landquist's argument within the review itself. Regardless, Pippi continued to maintain her popularity and was featured in a range of merchandising, adaptations, and advertising. In 1950, Pippi Longstocking was translated into American English by Viking Books , featuring Louis Glanzman 's artwork. It did not become

1760-434: The style of tall tales. The semi-annual speech-contests held by Toastmasters International public-speaking clubs may include a tall-tales contest. Each and every participating speaker is given three to five minutes to give a short speech of a tall-tale nature, and is then judged according to several factors. The winner proceeds to the next level of competition. The contest does not proceed beyond any participating district in

1804-468: The types of tall tales that are found in American folklore, such as: Some European tall tales include: Early 20th-century postcards became a vehicle for tall tale telling in the US. Creators of these cards, such as the prolific Alfred Stanley Johnson Jr. and William H. "Dad" Martin , usually employed trick photography , including forced perspective , while others painted their unlikely tableaus , or used

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1848-409: Was directed by Olle Hellbom , who later directed other adaptations of Lindgren's works. Inger Nilsson starred as Pippi, and upon the broadcast of the television series, she became a celebrity along with her co-stars Pär Sundberg and Maria Persson, who played Tommy and Annika respectively. In this adaptation Pippi's horse that is unnamed in the novels was called Lilla Gubben (Little Old Man). As

1892-427: Was shipwrecked in 1904. He married the local king's daughter, and they had nine children. Biographer Jens Andersen locates a range of influences and inspiration for Pippi not only within educational theories of the 1930s, such as those of A. S. Neill and Bertrand Russell , but also contemporary films and comics that featured "preternaturally strong characters" (e.g. Superman and Tarzan ). Literary inspiration for

1936-594: Was turned into a homemade book for Karin and given to her on May 21, while another was posted to publisher Bonnier Förlag , where it was rejected in September on the grounds of being "too advanced." After her critical success with her debut children's novel The Confidences of Britt-Mari (1944), Lindgren sent the manuscript for Pippi Longstocking to her editor at Rabén and Sjögren, the children's librarian and critic Elsa Olenius , in May 1945. Olenius advised her to revise some of

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