My School Days

By E. Nesbit

Book Overview

""My School Days"" is a memoir by Edith Nesbit, a renowned English author of children's literature. The book is a personal account of Nesbit's childhood and school life, covering her experiences from the ages of six to fourteen. Nesbit writes about her family, friends, teachers, and the various schools she attended. She describes the challenges she faced as a young girl, including poverty, illness, and the death of her father. Despite these difficulties, Nesbit remained determined to succeed in her studies and pursue her passion for writing. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a young girl growing up in late 19th-century England and provides insights into the social and educational norms of the time. Nesbit's engaging writing style and vivid descriptions make this memoir a delightful read for both children and adults.Here let me make a confession, I had never really loved a doll. My affections up to that time had been lavished on a black and white spotted penny rabbit, bought at a Kentish fair; but when I saw R�����nee, it seemed to me that if I could love a doll, this would be the one.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162675470
• ISBN13: 9781162675473
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"