E. Nesbit
English author and poet (1858–1924) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the American model, see Evelyn Nesbit.
Edith Nesbit (married name Edith Bland; 15 August 1858 – 4 May 1924) was an English writer and poet, who published her books for children as E. Nesbit. She wrote or collaborated on more than 60 such books. She was also a political activist and co-founder of the Fabian Society, a socialist organisation later affiliated to the Labour Party.
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Edith Nesbit | |
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Born | (1858-08-15)15 August 1858 Kennington, Surrey (now Greater London), England[1] |
Died | 4 May 1924(1924-05-04) (aged 65) New Romney, Kent, England |
Pen name | E. Nesbit |
Occupation | Writer, poet |
Period | 1886–1924 |
Genre | Children's literature |
Notable works | |
Spouse | Thomas Tucker (m. 1917) |
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