How did Ludwig Bemelmans decide to portray the gypsies in this story?
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Madeline and the Gypsies

Madeline and the Gypsies
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How did Ludwig Bemelmans decide to portray the gypsies in this story?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the portrayal of the gypsies, given the book's age?
What inspired the setting of this adventure in France for Madeline?