Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins is the main character in novels of Australian author PL Travers ( 1899-1996 ). The English edition was first published in 1934 by G. Howe in London. The German edition appeared in 1952 in Cecilie Dressler Verlag. The translation was by Elisabeth boiler.

Novels

Mary Poppins is equipped with magical skills nanny. There are four volumes of this on German children's book series. They have no continuous plot, but are a collection of loosely coupled stories. The first three volumes follow a similar structure. In the first chapter Mary Poppins announces each indicate how long they stay ( "Until the wind turns " in volume one ), and in the last chapter this prediction fulfilled.

Recurring themes in the individual chapters of the first three volumes:

The first volume begins with Mary Poppins appears at the English Banks family in London. The seven -year-old Jane, the five- year-old Michael experience with her wonderful adventure; However, Mary Poppins always claimed afterwards that this did not take place and children have ever too much imagination. So suddenly, like Mary Poppins appeared, it disappears again. Together they learn a chimney sweep know and have lots of fun together.

In two other volumes ( " Mary Poppins comes back " and " Mary Poppins opens the door " ) is described as re-appears in the Banks family, but she does not stay long these times. In the last volume ( " Mary Poppins in the Park" ) are more adventures told that was not a place in the earlier books, according to a preface by the author for one of the three stays of Mary Poppins took place and for the.

Reception

In 1964 the Walt Disney film Mary Poppins, who is based in substantial part on the first Mary Poppins novel.

In the episode " The magical nanny " ( S08E13 ) of the animated series " The Simpsons" Mary Poppins is parodied as the " Shary Bobbins ". In the television series What's Up, Dad? there is also a parody. In episode 93, " The Incredible Mrs. Hopkins ," Mary Poppins is parodied by the actress Betty White. In the series Two and a Half Men, there is also a hint of the name, in the episode 2.01 entitled " Depart from me, Mary Poppins. " When a man's lap, including lead actor Charlie Sheen to talk to the siblings of Sean Penn comes, he responds with this very statement.

Book editions

• English ( and American ) editions:

• German Translations:

• Literary Figure
• Children 's and Youth Literature
• Novel, epic
• Literary work