Great Throughts Treasury
This site is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Alan William Smolowe who gave birth to the creation of this database.
Edith "E." Nesbit, Mrs. Hubert Bland
English Author and Poet whose children's works were published under the name of E. Nesbit. She wrote or collaborated on over 60 books of fiction for children, several of which have been adapted for film and television. Also a Political Activist and Co-Founded the Fabian Society, a precursor to the modern Labour Party.
"Life will give you what you ask of her if only you ask long enough and plainly enough."
"Daddy dear, I'm only four And I'd rather not be more. Four's the nicest age to be, Two and two and one and three. What I love is two and two, Mother, Peter, Phil, and you. What you love is one and three, Mother, Peter, Phil, and me. Give your little girl a kiss Because she learned and told you this."