Properties (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Author
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| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:Cornell_University
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:The_New_Yorker
gptkb:Cornell_University gptkb:Harper_&_Brothers |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Newbery_Honor
gptkb:Laura_Ingalls_Wilder_Medal National Book Award |
| gptkbp:born |
July 11, 1899
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Roger_White
gptkb:Alice_White |
| gptkbp:contribution |
Mentored young writers
Wrote about the importance of education Advocated for children's literacy Advocated for simplicity in prose Contributed to the field of journalism Explored the complexities of life in his essays Explored the theme of change in his works Explored the theme of family in his stories Explored themes of friendship and loyalty Helped shape modern children's literature Promoted clarity in writing Promoted environmental awareness through writing Promoted the importance of style in writing Promoted the value of imagination in children. Popularized animal characters in children's literature Wrote about the beauty of nature Wrote about the human-animal bond Wrote about the joys and challenges of childhood Wrote essays on various topics Wrote for various magazines and newspapers Wrote_about_rural_life_in_Maine |
| gptkbp:died |
October 1, 1985
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| gptkbp:genre |
Children's literature
Essay Poetry |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Elwyn Brooks White
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:George_Saunders
Children's literature American_literature E.B._White's_writing_style |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:William_Strunk_Jr.
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
Writing children's books
Contributions to The New Yorker |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:nationality |
American
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| gptkbp:notableWork |
gptkb:Stuart_Little
gptkb:Charlotte's_Web The Elements of Style |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Poet
Essayist Children's author |
| gptkbp:partnerships |
gptkb:Katharine_White
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| gptkbp:placeOfBirth |
gptkb:Mount_Vernon,_New_York
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| gptkbp:placeOfDeath |
gptkb:North_Brooklin,_Maine
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Katharine_White
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