E. B. White
AmericanLiterary FictionClassic Literatureb. 1899 — d. 1985
Elwyn Brooks White was an American writer, essayist, and contributing editor for The New Yorker magazine. He is best known for his children's books: Stuart Little (1945), Charlotte's Web (1952), and The Trumpet of the Swan (1970). White also co-authored The Elements of Style, an English language style guide. His writing is characterized by its eloquent, unaffected prose, appealing to readers of all ages.
Awards
['Newbery Honor (1953)', 'American Academy of Arts and Letters Gold Medal (1960)', 'Presidential Medal of Freedom (1963)', 'Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (1970)', 'National Medal for Literature (1971)', 'Pulitzer Prize Special Citation (1978)']
Notable Works
['Stuart Little', "Charlotte's Web", 'The Trumpet of the Swan', 'The Elements of Style']
