I don't think reality played a big part on Enid's life. It must also be remembered that her books written in the war years let children forget the trials and tribulations of war - it was their chance of escapism. Why would they want to read about the miseries they were suffering at that time? They could listen to the wireless for that.This sort of ties in with my ongoing concerns about how the Famous Five always manage to avoid the limits of British rationing. Honestly, any discussion of British cuisine from the period 1940-1954 needs to take rationing into consideration. But I often feel as though Enid never does...
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Not exactly on KEVP's theme,but I was absolutely astounded to learn that Enid Blyton was not particularly a 'foodie' or food mad person herself.
I vaguely seem to remember she said she put the scrumptious descriptions of food in the books as she believed that children loved to eat and read about eating food and midnight feasts!
Maybe someone can confirm that or remembers the quote about Enid and her attitude towards food in general??
Perhaps she was fond of the odd well cooked sausage or two though.
I vaguely seem to remember she said she put the scrumptious descriptions of food in the books as she believed that children loved to eat and read about eating food and midnight feasts!
Maybe someone can confirm that or remembers the quote about Enid and her attitude towards food in general??
Perhaps she was fond of the odd well cooked sausage or two though.
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I recall reading that too, Pete, though I can't remember where!
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I found Imogen's memories (from A Childhood At Green Hedges) of the war and how food rationing affected the Blyton household personally, fascinating:
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I came across this today and thought of you Pete and this thread.
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