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Nesbit

[ nez-bit ]

noun

  1. E(dith), 1858–1924, English children's author, novelist, and poet.


Nesbit

/ ˈnɛzbɪt /

noun

  1. NesbitE(dith)18581924FBritishWRITING: children's author E ( dith ). 1858–1924, British writer of children's books, including The Phoenix and the Carpet (1904) and The Railway Children (1906)


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Nesbit shopped the book to editors at four prominent imprints.

“You can stop worrying about that right now,” Nesbit told him.

It was better, sort of, back in Nesbit, Mississippi, in the big brick house—at least you could relax.

A year later, she was walking the red carpet as an Academy Award nominee for her role as Evelyn Nesbit in Ragtime.

Her agent and friend Lynn Nesbit suggested that she finish the book first and then talk about whether to publish it.

"You see what you have done, Miriam," exclaimed Mrs. Nesbit.

There is no reason why a rich girl like Miriam Nesbit should get it.

Miriam Nesbit came in late with her two most intimate friends.

"Perhaps we are only fulfilling our destiny," smiled Miriam Nesbit.

Nesbit came running, but at sight of the bloody victim, pulled up short.

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