Esther Shephard
American folklorist (1891–1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Esther Shephard (née Lofstrand; July 29, 1891 – February 10, 1975) was an American folklorist, poet, playwright, literary critic, and educator known for her collection of tales about the legendary figure Paul Bunyan.
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Esther Shephard | |
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Born | Esther Maria Lofstrand (1891-07-29)July 29, 1891 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
Died | February 10, 1975(1975-02-10) (aged 83) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Notable works | Paul Bunyan, McNeil Press, 1924; reprinted with illustrations by Rockwell Kent, New York: Harcourt Brace, 1941. |
Spouse | Richard Thomas Shepherd
(m. 1914–1915)C. Ellis Shephard
(m. 1921–1938) |
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