Moominland Midwinter
First edition (Swedish) | |
| Author | Tove Jansson |
|---|---|
| Original title | Trollvinter |
| Language | Swedish |
| Series | Moomins |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Gebers |
Publication date | 1957 |
| Publication place | Finland |
| Pages | 168 |
| Preceded by | Moominsummer Madness |
| Followed by | Tales from Moominvalley |
Moominland Midwinter (Swedish title: Trollvinter) is the sixth in the series of Tove Jansson's Moomin books, published in 1957. This book sees Jansson adopt a darker, more introspective tone compared to the earlier books that is continued in the remainder of the series. Often in the book Moomintroll is either lonely, miserable, angry or scared - the result of being forced to survive in a world to which he feels he does not belong. While preserving the charm of the previous novels, the story involves a more in-depth exploration of Moomintroll's character than before.