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1 online resource (xi, 388 pages) : illustrations |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Award-winning biographer Fitzsimons uncovers the little-known details of Nesbit's life, introducing readers to the Fabian Society cofounder and fabulous socialite who hosted legendary parties and had admirers by the dozen, including George Bernard Shaw. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The mummies of Bordeaux -- "Farewell the tranquil mind! Farewell, content!" -- "Dim light of funeral lamps" -- "A particularly and peculiarly masculine person" -- "More like a lover than a husband" -- "A committed if eccentric socialist" -- The summer of Shaw -- The mouse moves in -- "How was her fancy caught?" -- "A charming little socialist and literary household" -- "Dramatic entertainment at New-Cross" -- "The Medway, with the Psammead" -- "Isn't it a dear little place?" -- "My son; my little son, the house is very quiet" -- "Always surrounded by adoring young men" -- "Ernest, I've come to stay" -- I want the plain naked unashamed truth" -- "Votes for women? Votes for children! Votes for dogs!" -- "A curtain, thin as gossamer" -- "I am not hurt" -- "A handyman of the sea" -- "Time with his make-up box of lines and wrinkles" . |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Nesbit, E. (Edith), 1858-1924.
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Nesbit, E. (Edith), 1858-1924. |
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Fabian Society (Great Britain)
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Fabian Society (Great Britain) |
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Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography.
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Authors, English. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
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Biographies.
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Women authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography.
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Women authors, English. |
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Socialists -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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Socialists. |
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Great Britain. |
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Women socialists -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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Women socialists. |
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Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Biography.
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Novelists, English. |
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Women novelists, English -- 19th century -- Biography.
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Women novelists, English. |
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Children's stories -- Authorship.
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Children's stories -- Authorship. |
| Chronological Term |
1800-1899 |
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Electronic books.
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Biographies.
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| Added Title |
E. Nesbit : Victorian iconoclast, children's author, and creator of The railway children |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Fitzsimons, Eleanor. Life and loves of E. Nesbit. New York : Abrams Press, 2019 9781419738975 (DLC) 2018958823 (OCoLC)1086326638 |
| ISBN |
168335687X |
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9781683356875 (electronic book) |
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9781419738975 (hardcover) |
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1419738976 |
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