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Mary De Morgan

Mary De Morgan

Mary De Morgan was a Victorian English author, suffragist, and educator best known for her three collections of imaginative fairy tales.

Lived
1850–1907
Nationality
English
Era
Victorian
Language
English
Notable works
On a Pincushion · The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde · The Windfairies

Mary Augusta De Morgan (1850–1907) was an English writer, storyteller, and educator who made significant contributions to children's literature during the late Victorian era. Active as both a creative voice and a social advocate, she was also involved in the suffragist movement of her time.\n\nDe Morgan is best remembered for her three distinct volumes of fairy tales: On a Pincushion (1877), The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde (1880), and The Windfairies (1900). Through these works, she established herself as a notable figure in the realm of literary fairy tales, combining her talents as an educator and storyteller.