Nesbit, E(dith)

Nesbit, E(dith)
Nes·bit (nĕzʹbĭt'), E(dith). 1858-1924.
British writer of children's books best known for her modern fairy tales and fantasies, notably Five Children and It (1902). She was a founder of the socialist Fabian Society.

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  • Nesbit — [nez′bit] E(dith) 1858 1924; Eng. writer, esp. of children s books * * * (Edith Nesbit 1858–1924) an English writer of children’s stories. She wrote several books about the children of the imaginary Bastable family that are still popular with… …   Universalium

  • Nesbit — [nez′bit] E(dith) 1858 1924; Eng. writer, esp. of children s books …   English World dictionary

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