Although Beatrix Potter may forever be tethered to the “Peter Rabbit” children’s book character that she created, her life’s work extended beyond that of an accomplished author and illustrator. In ...

When you hear the name Beatrix Potter, you probably hear about Peter Rabbit, but this play is about the author, not the fictional character. "The Beatrix Potter Defense Society" explores the teenage ...

Nothing against Peter Rabbit or his creator, British author Beatrix Potter, but he and his doppleganger the Easter bunny have nothing to do with the true meaning of Easter. Neither do Easter baskets, ...

Mrs. Rabbit pours tea for Peter Rabbit while her other children watch. (1902–1907) (© Victoria and Albert Museum; image courtesy Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd.) Beatrix Potter was born in 1866 to a ...

Mrs. Rabbit pours out tea for Peter as his sisters look on in an illustration by Beatrix Potter. (Ellie Atkins/Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd.) Review by Philip Kennicott NEW YORK — As a boy, I never had ...

Mrs Rabbit pouring out the tea for Peter while her children look on, 1902-1907. Linder Bequest. Museum no.BP.468. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/courtesy of ...

She created one of the world’s best-known characters for children, and fought to have the book published, but she never sought celebrity status. Beatrix Potter around 1900 outside her home. Though The ...