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Presentation on Elwyn Brooks White. E.B.White. Was awarded the 1970 Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal for his children’s books, Stuart Little and Charlotte’s Web. Lived on a farm in Maine, where he found the inspiration for his books. Died on October 1, 1985.
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E.B.White • Was awarded the 1970 Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal for his children’s books, Stuart Little and Charlotte’s Web. • Lived on a farm in Maine, where he found the inspiration for his books. • Died on October 1, 1985. www.assignmentpoint.com
Elwyn Brooks "E. B." White was an American writer. He was a contributor to The New Yorker magazine and a co-author of the English language style guide The Elements of Style, which is commonly known as "Strunk & White". www.assignmentpoint.com
Three Most Famous Books • Stuart Little • Charlotte’s Web • The Trumpet of the Swan www.assignmentpoint.com
White wrote numerous poems and essays during his life; a collection of his essays came out in 1977. That same year, White's wife passed away. He was devastated by the loss. www.assignmentpoint.com
On October 1, 1985, White died at his home in North Brooklin, Maine. He was 86 and, according to The New York Times, had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease. www.assignmentpoint.com