It seems this lesson might be a good one for adults right now as well. Subsequent books have additional tells — even Seuss’ unmistakable visual style matured over the years. It is the later Seuss that is most associated with his ability to distill values into kid-friendly form. AdvertisementThe point, however, is that Seuss himself recognized problems in the work that brought him fame in the first place. Objecting to the news from Dr. Seuss Enterprises on the grounds that it is a revision of the author’s legacy neglects the fact that good authors, authors who listen, are revising their legacy all the time.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 06, 2021 12:02 UTC