Eleanor Fitzsimons
Author
Publisher
Abrams / Vearsa Limited
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The first major biography of the trailblazing and controversial children's author E. Nesbit Edith Nesbit (1858 -- 1924) is considered the first modern writer for children and the inventor of the children's adventure story. In The Life and Loves of E. Nesbit , award-winning biographer Eleanor Fitzsimons uncovers the little-known details of her life, introducing readers to the Fabian Society cofounder and fabulous socialite who hosted legendary parties...
Author
Publisher
ABRAMS Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A lively debut biography of the flamboyant Irish writer ... focusing on the women who loved and supported him ( Kirkus Reviews ). In this essential work, Eleanor Fitzsimons reframes Oscar Wilde s story and his legacy through the women in his life, including such scintillating figures as Florence Balcombe; actress Lillie Langtry; and his tragic and witty niece, Dolly, who, like Wilde, loved fast cars, cocaine, and foreign women. Fresh, revealing,...
Author
Language
English
Description
The first major biography of the trailblazing and controversial children's author E. Nesbit
Edith Nesbit (1858–1924) is considered the first modern writer for children and the inventor of the children's adventure story. In The Life and Loves of E. Nesbit, award-winning biographer Eleanor Fitzsimons uncovers the little-known details of her life, introducing readers to the Fabian Society cofounder and fabulous socialite who hosted legendary parties...