The Children's Book

Main Ideas

• Exploration of the Victorian and Edwardian eras through the lens of family life and art.
• The influence of art and literature on personal development and worldview.
• The theme of coming of age and loss of innocence amidst historical changes.
• The role of women in society and their struggle for independence and self-expression.
• Complex family relationships and their impact on personal growth.
• The interplay between reality and fantasy, and how they merge in the characters' lives.
• Social and political changes of the early 20th century and their impact on personal destinies.