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Edith Nesbit, an influential English author and poet, created over 60 children's books, often blending magical adventures with everyday life. Writing under the name E. Nesbit, her works have inspired numerous adaptations and set a precedent for the genre. Known for their engaging narratives, her stories avoid didacticism, though some, like Five Children and It and The Story of the Amulet, touch on moral lessons. In addition to her literary contributions, she was a political activist and a co-founder of the Fabian Society, shaping modern political thought.