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E. (Edith) Nesbit

Edith Nesbit 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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The Book of Dragons

"The Book of Dragons" by E. Nesbit is a collection of whimsical children's stories written in the late 19th century. The tales often feature young boy...

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Grim Tales

"Grim Tales" by E. Nesbit is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores various themes of the supernatural, ble...

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The Enchanted Castle

"The Enchanted Castle" by E. Nesbit is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around three adventurous siblings, Jerr...

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The Magic City

"The Magic City" by E. Nesbit is a children’s novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows young Philip Haldane, who faces a dramatic sh...

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The Wouldbegoods: Being the Further Adventures of the Treasure Seekers

"The Wouldbegoods: Being the Further Adventures of the Treasure Seekers" by E. Nesbit is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. This eng...

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Five Children and It

"Five Children and It" by E. Nesbit is a children's novel written during the early 20th century. The story centers around five siblings—Cyril, Anthea,...

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Songs of love and empire

"Songs of Love and Empire" by E. Nesbit is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The poems explore themes of love, monarchy, and Br...

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The Rainbow and the Rose

"The Rainbow and the Rose" by E. Nesbit is a poetry collection published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1905. The work features an array o...

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The Enchanted Castle

"The Enchanted Castle" by E. Nesbit is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the adventures of three siblings, Gerald, Jimmy...

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Oswald Bastable and Others

"Oswald Bastable and Others" by E. Nesbit is a collection of children's stories set in the late 19th century. The book follows the adventures of Oswal...

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The Magic World

"The Magic World" by E. Nesbit is a collection of children's fantasy stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of imaginatio...

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Pussy and Doggy Tales

"Pussy and Doggy Tales" by E. Nesbit is a delightful collection of stories aimed at children, written in the late 19th century. This charming compilat...

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Five Children and It

"Five Children and It" by E. Nesbit is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around five siblings—Cyril, Anthea, Ro...

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The Incomplete Amorist

"Incomplete Amorist" by E. Nesbit is a novel written in the early 20th century that explores the themes of love, art, and the struggles of young adult...

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The Story of the Amulet

"The Story of the Amulet" by E. Nesbit is a children's fantasy novel written during the early 20th century. The book follows four children—Cyril, Robe...

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The Phoenix and the Carpet

"The Phoenix and the Carpet" by E. Nesbit is a children's fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on the adventures of four...

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The Story of the Treasure Seekers Being the Adventures of the Bastable Children in Search of a Fortune

"The Story of the Treasure Seekers" by E. Nesbit is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The book narrates the adventures of the Basta...

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The House of Arden: A Story for Children

"The House of Arden: A Story for Children" by E. Nesbit is a children's fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around ...

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The Prophet's Mantle

"The Prophet's Mantle" by E. Nesbit and Hubert Bland is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Count Michael Litvinoff, a...

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The Wonderful Garden; or, The Three Cs

"The Wonderful Garden; or, The Three Cs" by E. Nesbit is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the adventures...

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