May Byron facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
May Byron
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| Born | Mary Clarissa Gillington 1861 Audlem, Cheshire, United Kingdom |
| Died | 5 November 1936 (aged 74–75) |
| Pen name | May Byron, Mary Clarissa Gillington, Maurice Clare |
| Occupation | Poet, biographer, cookbook author, children's author |
| Years active | 1892–1925 |
| Relatives | Alice E. Gillington (sister) |
May Byron was a talented British writer and poet. She was born in 1861 and passed away on November 5, 1936. Her real name was Mary Clarissa Gillington. May Byron is most famous for making shorter versions of J. M. Barrie's popular Peter Pan books. She also wrote under different names like M.C. Gillington and Maurice Clare.
May Byron wrote many different types of books. She started by writing about the lives of famous artists. Later, she wrote poems, cookbooks, and stories for younger readers.
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May Byron's Books
May Byron wrote many books during her career. She explored different topics and styles. Her works include biographies, poetry, cookbooks, and children's stories.
Books for Young Readers
May Byron is well-known for her children's books. She made shorter, simpler versions of famous stories. This made them perfect for younger readers.
- J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan and Wendy: Retold for little people (authorised abridgement)
- J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens: Retold for little people (authorised abridgement)
- The Little wee Bear and goldenhair
- The Little Brown Rooster
- The Little Yellow Duckling
- The Little Tan Terrier
- The Little Small Red Hen
- Cat's Cradle: A Picture-book for Little Folk; cats by Louis Wain; rhymes by May Byron
- Jack-a-Dandy
Cookbooks by May Byron
May Byron also wrote several cookbooks. These books helped people prepare meals and manage their food. They covered many different types of dishes.
- May Byron's Pudding Book
- May Byron's Rations Book
- May Byron's Vegetable Book
- May Byron's Jam Book
- May Byron's Cake Book
- May Byron's How-To-Save Cookery Book
- Jams and Jellies
- Pot-Luck
- Simple Fare for Sick Folk
- Puddings, pastries, and sweet dishes
Biographies and Poetry
May Byron wrote biographies about many famous people. These books told the life stories of great artists and writers. She also published several collections of her own poetry.
- A Day with Frédéric Chopin
- A Day with Charles Dickens
- A Day with Elizabeth Barrett Browning
- A Day with Ludwig van Beethoven
- A Day with the Poet Burns
- The garden of love
- The golden garden of the poets
- Christmas bells
Images for kids
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The Brookwood asylum, where Byron's father was chaplain
