| Full Name |
Edith Nesbit |
| Date of Birth |
15 August 1858 |
| Place of Birth |
London, England |
| Date of Death |
04 May 1924 |
| Place of Death |
St Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex, England |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
British |
| Education |
Informal education; attended one year at a school run by her mother and sisters. |
| Profession |
Novelist, poet, playwright |
| Years of Activity |
Late 19th century - early 20th century |
| Brief Information |
Edith Nesbit was a prolific English writer, best known for her children's books. Her works often featured themes of magic, adventure, and social commentary, influencing generations of fantasy writers. She also wrote for adults and was involved in socialist causes. |