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Eleanor Farjeon (13 February 1881 – 5 June 1965) was an English author of children's stories and plays, poetry, biography, history and satire. [1] Several of her works had illustrations by Edward Ardizzone. Some of her correspondence has also been published.
Jun 1, 2024 · Eleanor Farjeon (born Feb. 13, 1881, London—died June 5, 1965, Hampstead, London) was an English writer for children whose magical but unsentimental tales, which often mock the behaviour of adults, earned her a revered place in many British nurseries.
Eleanor Farjeon was a prolific English author known for her contributions to children's literature. Her work spanned several decades, encompassing poetry, prose, plays, and songs. Today, she is best remembered for the Christmas carol "Morning Has Broken" and her timeless children's verses.
Learn about the life and works of Eleanor Farjeon, a poet and children's book writer who was influenced by the Celtic Twilight movement and Edward Thomas. Find poems by Farjeon and read about her awards and legacy.
Eleanor Farjeon (1881–1965) was a prolific and versatile author of books, poems, and operas for children. She won several awards, including the first Hans Andersen Medal, for her works such as The Little Bookroom and Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard.
Eleanor Farjeon was a prolific and versatile writer who contributed to Time and Tide, a feminist and socialist magazine, under the pseudonym 'Chimaera'. She wrote poems, stories, and hymns, and was a pacifist and a champion of children's literature.
Eleanor Farjeon was an English author of children's stories and plays, poetry, biography, history and satire. Many of her works had charming illustrations by Edward Ardizzone. Some of her correspondence has also been published.
