E. Nesbit
Edith Nesbit | |
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Nesbit, c. 1890 | |
| Born | 15 August 1858 Kennington, Surrey (now Greater London), England |
| Died | 4 May 1924 (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) |
Edith Nesbit (married name Edith Bland; 15 August 1858 – 4 May 1924) was an English writer and poet, who published her books for children and others 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.