Edith Nesbit was born on August 15, 1858, in Kennington, Surrey, England.
Edith Nesbit, later recognized as one of the most important children's authors of her time, was born on August 15, 1858, in Kennington, Surrey, England. This marked the beginning of a life that would come to greatly influence children's literature. Her early exposure to a variety of European cultures, due to her family's moves, enriched her perspective and storytelling abilities, seeding her future works with a blend of realism and magic that was unique for her era.