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E Nesbit

Documentary series on modern children's literature. 1 of 6: Author of `The Phoenix and the Carpet' ans `The Railway Children', Edith Nesbit was the first modern children's writer. In a genre previously dominated by adult voices, Nesbit's stories broke the mould of Victorian sentimentality and were written from a child's perspective, changing the path of children's literature forever. Actress and Nesbit admirer Jenny Agutter and biographer Julia Briggs participate.

English
  • Originally Aired March 31, 1998
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created May 27, 2010 by
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Name Type Role
Jeff Morgan Director