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Marion St. John Webb

An English children's author and poet, Marion St. John Webb is best known for her character 'The Littlest One,' whose stories presaged the work of A. A. Milne.

Lived
1888–1930
Nationality
English
Language
English
Notable works
The Littlest One

Marion St. John Webb (1888–1930), born Marion St John Adcock, was an English author of novels and poetry written specifically for children. Active in the early twentieth century, she made significant contributions to the landscape of children's literature during her lifetime.\n\nWebb is most notably recognized for her creation of the character "The Littlest One." Her poetic and narrative style in these works is widely considered to have presaged the later, famous children's works of A. A. Milne, marking her as an important predecessor in the genre.