Reviewing Edith Nesbit's verse collection Leaves of Life (1888) in the Socialist periodical To-Day (January 1889), popular novelist Adeline Sergeant singled out for praise Nesbit's "passionate sympathy," her "fine enthusiasm for splendid deeds," and her...
Edith Nesbit, one of the most prolific writers of fantasy both for children and adults, is best known for two series of children's stories, the Bastable books and her "magic" series, which were praised in her own time by Rudyard Kipling and H.G. Wells. S...
Edith Nesbit Bland, often considered the originator of the juvenile fantasy novel, discovered her vocation as a children's writer late and reluctantly. Disappointed by the reception of her lyric poetry, she found the ideal outlet for her wit and exuberan...
SUSAN L. LUPOW, Staff Writer The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 02-20-1998 HOMESPUN COUNTRY WITH A TWIST By SUSAN L. LUPOW, Staff Writer Date: 02-20-1998, Friday Section: LIFESTYLE / PREVIEWS Edition: All Editions -- 2 Star B, 2 Star P, 1 Star Early MUSIC...
JOHN A. GAVIN, Staff Writer The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 07-07-2000 ENJOYING THAT HOMESPUN FEELING -- ARTISANS WORK ON FOOT-POWERED LOOMS By JOHN A. GAVIN, Staff Writer Date: 07-07-2000, Friday Section: NEWS Edition: All Bergen Editions -- Two Star B, One Star B ...
