FARJEON, BENJAMIN LEOPOLD — (1838–1903), English novelist. Farjeon, who was born in London into an Orthodox family of North African origin, went to Australia at the age of 17. He eventually became editor and part owner of the first daily newspaper in New Zealand, the Otago… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
FARJEON, Benjamin Leopold (1838-1903) — novelist the son of Jacob Farjeon and his wife Dinah, formerly Levy, was born in London in 1838. Both parents were Jewish by race and faith and were too poor to be able to give their son much education. When about 13 he went to work as printer s… … Dictionary of Australian Biography
Farjeon, Eleanor — ▪ British writer born Feb. 13, 1881, London died June 5, 1965, Hampstead, London English writer for children whose magical but unsentimental tales, which often mock the behaviour of adults, earned her a revered place in many British… … Universalium
Farjeon, Eleanor — (1881 1965) She was born in Hampstead, London, the daughter of the novelist Benjamin Leopold Farjeon, and granddaughter of the American actor Joseph Jefferson. Although lacking in formal education, she absorbed literature like a sponge from… … British and Irish poets
Eleanor Farjeon — (February 13, 1881 ndash; June 5, 1965) was an English author of children s stories and plays, poetry, biography, history and satire. Some of her correspondence has also been published. She won many literary awards and the prestigious Eleanor… … Wikipedia
Harry Farjeon — (May 6, 1878 – December 29, 1948) was an English composer. He was born in Hohokus, New Jersey, the eldest son of author Benjamin Farjeon, and Margaret, the daughter of actor Joseph Jefferson. They returned to England when he was a baby and he… … Wikipedia
Benjamin Farjeon — Benjamin Leopold Farjeon (12 May 1838 – 23 July 1903) was an English playwright, printer, journalist, and author, known for his huge output. Farjeon was born in London to Dinah Levy and Jacob Farjeon, Orthodox Jews. He was raised in Whitechapel… … Wikipedia
Eleanor Farjeon — Eleanor Farjeon, 1899 Eleanor Farjeon (* 13. Februar 1881 in London; † 5. Juni 1965 in Hampstead) war eine britische Kinderbuch … Deutsch Wikipedia
Eleanor Farjeon Award — The Eleanor Farjeon Award is made for distinguished service to the world of British children’s books and is given to someone whose commitment and contribution is deemed to be outstanding. It is presented annually in memory of the celebrated… … Wikipedia
Eleanor Farjeon — Eleanor Farjeon, 1899 Eleanor Farjeon (13 février 1881 5 juin 1965) est une poétesse anglaise … Wikipédia en Français