Description:
(Best Known as the Author of 'Mary Poppins' Series of Books)
Pamela Lyndon Travers was an Australian born British novelist, actress, and journalist. She immigrated to England and spent almost her entire life there. She had great interest in mysticism, mythology, and fantasy. She is best known for her ‘Mary Poppins’ series of children’s book. For a short period of time, she worked for ‘British Ministry of Information.’ Walt Disney had obtained the rights of her first book and adapted it into a hit film. Her contract with ‘Disney’ studio made her rich. However, being a whimsical person, she never gave film rights of her books to ‘Disney.’ During the last few years of her life, she became even more reclusive. In fact, she was alone when she died at the age of 96. For her services to literature, Queen Elizabeth honored her with ‘Officer of the Order of the British Empire’ in 1977.
Birthday
August 9, 1899 (Leo)
Born In
Australia
Alternative names
Pamela Lyndon Travers
Died on
April 23, 1996
Parents
Travers Robert Goff
Margaret Agnes Goff
Children
Camillus Hone, Camillus Travers Hone
What inspired P. L. Travers to create the character Mary Poppins?
P. L. Travers was inspired by her childhood nanny, Miss Sass, who she considered a second mother figure.
How did the character Mary Poppins evolve throughout P. L. Travers' book series?
In the book series, Mary Poppins evolved from a stern and no-nonsense character to a more complex and mystical figure with a deeper connection to magic and the world around her.
What was the significance of the character of Bert in P. L. Travers' Mary Poppins stories?
Bert served as a chimney sweep and a friend of Mary Poppins, providing a contrast to her character with his joyful and carefree nature. He symbolized the balance between magic and reality in the stories.
How did P. L. Travers' own experiences influence the themes in the Mary Poppins stories?
P. L. Travers drew from her interest in mythology, folklore, and spiritual themes to infuse her Mary Poppins stories with deeper meanings and lessons about life, nature, and human relationships.
What was P. L. Travers' perspective on the adaptations of Mary Poppins into film and stage productions?
P. L. Travers had mixed feelings about the adaptations of Mary Poppins, particularly the Disney film, as she felt they deviated too much from her original vision.
