Norman Ault facts for kids

Thomas Norman Ault (born December 17, 1880, died February 6, 1950) was a talented British artist and writer. He was known for drawing pictures for books and for writing stories. He also became famous for putting together collections of poems and writings by other authors. These collections are called anthologies.

About Thomas Norman Ault

Thomas Ault wrote books for children with his wife, Lena. Sadly, Lena passed away in 1904. Later in his life, Thomas Ault became a respected expert. He studied English poetry from the 1600s. He also learned a lot about a famous poet named Alexander Pope.

His Books and Collections

Thomas Ault created many books during his life. Here are some of his important works:

• The Rhyme Book (1906) - This book was written with Lena Ault.
• The Podgy Book of Tales - Another book he wrote with Lena Ault.
• Dreamland Shores (1920)
• Life In Ancient Britain (1920)
• The Poet's Life Of Christ (1923) - He was the editor for this book.
• Elizabethan Lyrics: From The Original Texts (1925) - This was an anthology, a collection of poems from the Elizabethan era.
• Seventeenth Century Lyrics: From The Original Texts (1928) - Another anthology, this time with poems from the 1600s.
• Pope's Own Miscellany (1935)
• The Prose Works of Alexander Pope: The Earlier Works, 1711-1720 (1936)
• A Treasury of Unfamiliar Lyrics (1938) - This was another collection of poems.
• A New Light on Pope (1949)
• Alexander Pope Minor Poems (1954) - He edited this book, which was finished by John Butt after his death.