![]() The plot is set in Spain with many illustrations depicting Ronda, rural Andalucia and Madrid. The tale has been translated into 60 languages and has been in continuous publication for over 80 years. Written in 1936 by American author Munro Leaf, it quickly became a bestseller, with many reviewers proclaiming it ‘the greatest juvenile classic since Winnie the Pooh’. Seldom has any book, much less one written for youngsters, become a sounding board for so many. ![]() The pacifist bull who prefers flowers to fighting has been caught in the crossfire of political ideologies, drawing world leaders, behavioural psychologists and top professional sports stars into the argument. Yet Ferdinand’s legacy has taken on an unexpected life of its own, with many layers. AT first blush, The Story of Ferdinand comes across as an innocent and heart-warming tale.Īfter all, it is a children’s book, as well as a 1938 Walt Disney film. ![]()
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