E. Nesbit
E. Nesbit, born in 1858 in Kent, England, was a pioneering author known for her enchanting children's literature. She had a knack for blending fantasy with everyday life, creating stories that resonated with young readers and adults alike. Nesbit's own experiences, from her upbringing in a large family to her involvement in the socialist movement, heavily influenced her writing. Her most beloved works, such as "The Railway Children" and "Five Children and It," showcase her unique ability to weave magic into the mundane, inviting readers into a world where imagination reigns supreme.
Five Children and It (Version 5)
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E. Nesbit
The book follows the journey of five children who discover a mysterious creature (called by them as It) who grants them their wishes. Join i…
Man and Maid
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E. Nesbit
A collection of the author's short stories for adults, with some supernatural ones. - Summary by Peter Yearsley
Many Voices (selection from)
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E. Nesbit
E. Nesbit (Edith Bland) was a prodigious 19th century children’s writer who produced over 60 books of fiction for children. This book of poe…
Salome and the Head
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E. Nesbit
Edmund Templar is visiting some relatives before being shipped off to the war in South Africa. Wandering in the New Forest, he encounters a …
The Rainbow and the Rose (Version 2)
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E. Nesbit
Although Edith Nesbit is best known for her innovative children's books and classic ghost stories, she was at heart a poet. She began writin…
Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare - version 2
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E. Nesbit and William Shakespeare
Adaptations of Shakespearian plays for young readers. - Summary by ShrimpPhish
The Enchanted Castle (Version 2)
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E. Nesbit
The Enchanted Castle follows the adventures of Jerry, Jimmy and Kathleen, three children who stumble upon a mysterious hidden castle with a …
The Lark (Version 2)
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E. Nesbit
"The Lark" has all the charm and freshness which have made Miss Nesbit's former novels so justly popular, and yet the story is ent…
The Story of The Treasure Seekers (version 2)
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E. Nesbit
The 6 Bastable children are great at thinking up ways to restore a fallen family fortune, they soon find they had more fun and problems with…
The Story of the Treasure Seekers (version 3)
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E. Nesbit
This story follows the six Bastable Children; Dora, Oswald, Dicky, Alice, Noel and Horace Octavius, on their adventures to help their widowe…
The Story of The Treasure Seekers (version 4, Dramatic Reading)
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E. Nesbit
The Bastables are second to none when it comes to thinking up ways to restore a fallen family fortune, but when their well-meant attempts pr…
Oswald Bastable and Others
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E. Nesbit
This book is a collection of short stories about different children. Four of the stories feature the Bastable children.(Summary by Natalia )
These Little Ones
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E. Nesbit
A collection of short stories for adults, mainly about children in hard times. The title references Matthew 18:6, which verse Nesbit include…
Dormant
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E. Nesbit
Dormant is a gothic novel. It begins breezily enough with seven friends starting out in life. Rose, the artist, falls in love with Anthony, …
The Wouldbegoods (Version 2 Dramatic Reading)
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E. Nesbit
Being the Further Adventures of The Treasure Seekers“We are the Bastables—Oswald, Dora, Dicky, Alice, Noel, and H. O. If you want to know wh…