2 March
What is the first Dr. Seuss you read? The Cat in the Hat, How the Grinch Stole Christmas or The Lorax, each one bringing in some new flavor. There's never a dull moment with these books, is there?
Well today is the birthday of the renowned Dr. Seuss. Of course it is a pen name - the real person behind it was Theodor Seuss Geisel. There is more to Geisel than just the children's illustrated books for which he is most famous. He was also a political cartoonist with very strong anti-Fascist views. Some of his works were also quite racist, like one depicting the Japanese.
That aside, I have always drawn great comfort in the way he has depicted bullies and hypocrites in his cartoons. His satire and wordplay a re an absolute delight. Horton hears a Who is an absolute favorite of mine. If you have not read any of his books, I'd suggest you give it a try.
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