Portrait of Hugh Lofting

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Hugh Lofting

A British-American writer and illustrator who created Doctor Dolittle’s humane comic world of conversation between people and animals.

Life and context

A short timeline

  1. 1886

    Born in United Kingdom.

  2. 1920

    The Story of Doctor Dolittle published.

  3. 1922

    The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle published.

  4. Unknown year

    Doctor Dolittle in the Moon published.

  5. 1947

    End of the author’s recorded life.

Recurring concerns

Themes and style

  • animals
  • communication
  • kindness
  • travel

Accessible narration, episodic adventure and affectionate comic invention.

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Works by Hugh Lofting

3 works in the Linden collection.

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