A Morning with Elisabeth Galvin : P.L. Travers
Step into the world of P.L. Travers at this captivating author event with Elisabeth Galvin, celebrating her acclaimed biography, ‘The Author of Mary Poppins: The Unknown Story of P.L. Travers’. Discover the untold story behind the creator of Mary Poppins, then join us at Glebe Park for the turning of the Mary Poppins statue, a unique and memorable celebration of her life and work.
When: Saturday 25 July
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm, statue turning at 12:30pm
Location: Bowral Memorial Hall
ABOUT THE TALK:
To mark 30 years since the death of P.L. Travers, Elisabeth Galvin discusses her latest biography, The Author of Mary Poppins: The Unknown Story of P.L. Travers.
Drawing on new source material and interviews with Travers’ family and friends, including her daughter-in-law, granddaughter and best friend of 30 years, the book offers a fresh perspective on the extraordinary and complex author behind Mary Poppins.
Born Helen Lyndon Goff in Queensland, Australia, P.L. Travers carefully guarded her identity throughout her life, using multiple names and keeping her Australian origins largely hidden until just two years before her death. Elisabeth’s biography explores the life of the elusive writer behind a publishing phenomenon of eight books written across 55 years and translated into 20 languages, revealing a woman whose remarkable experiences took her from Russia and New York to Arizona and Kyoto.
Tickets for this event are non-refundable. Bookings are essential.
