Mary Botham Howitt
Born: 01-01-1799
Mary Botham Howitt was a prolific English writer and poet, best known for her classic poem "The Spider and the Fly." Born in 1799, she wrote over 180 books, often collaborating with her husband, William Howitt. Howitt's works span children's literature, translations, and biographies. Her writings often reflect her Quaker beliefs and social reform interests. She made significant contributions to literature in the 19th century.
Book summaries for books written by Mary Botham Howitt
Quotes
Will you walk into my parlour? said the Spider to the Fly.
Oh no, no, said the little Fly, to ask me is in vain, For who goes up your winding stair can ne'er come down again.
And now, dear little children, who may this story read, To idle, silly, flattering words, I pray you ne'er give heed.
At last, Up jumped the cunning Spider, and fiercely held her fast.
They sought for Death, but it was gone in the twinkling of an eye.
Alas, alas! how very soon this silly little Fly, Hearing his wily, flattering words, came slowly flitting by.
And now, my pretty maidens, who may this story read, To idle, silly, flattering words, I pray you ne'er give heed.
She dragged him up her winding stair, into her dismal den, Within her little parlor; but he ne'er came out again!
This tale should never be forgot by wholesome folks as you.
She pulled him up her winding stair, into her dismal den, Within her little parlor; but he ne'er came out again!