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Theodor Seuss Geisel (March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991), better known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss, was a famous American writer and cartoonist best known for his children's books, particularly The Cat in the Hat. He also wrote under the pen names Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone.
Life and work
Geisel was born on March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He grew up at 74 Fairfield Street, an ideal location for a youngster, as it was only six blocks from the zoo where his father worked. Furthermore, 74 Fairfield was but three blocks from the library. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1925, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, the Casque & Gauntlet Society, and wrote for the Dartmouth Jack O'Lantern humor magazine under his own name and the pen name "Seuss." He entered Lincoln College, Oxford, intending to earn a doctorate in literature. At Oxford he met Helen Palmer, married her in 1927, and returned to the United States without earning his doctorate.
He began submitting humorous articles and illustrations to Judge (a humor magazine), The Saturday Evening Post, Life, Vanity Fair, and Liberty. One notable "Technocracy Number" made fun of Technocracy, Inc. and featured satirical rhymes at the expense of Frederick Soddy. He became nationally famous from his advertisements for Flit, a common insecticide at the time. His slogan, "Quick, Henry, the Flit!" became a popular catchphrase. Geisel supported himself and his wife through the Great Depression by drawing advertising for General Electric, NBC, Standard Oil, and many other companies. He also wrote and drew a short lived comic strip called Hejji in 1935.
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RT @melissaonline: Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened. ~ Dr. Seuss
TheDollLoft (Ellen Lumpkin Brown) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:11:18 -0000
RT @melissaonline: Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened. ~ Dr. Seuss
"When youre in love, sometimes you cant sleep because your reality is better than your dreams" -Dr. Seuss
LaLaMarie792 (La-Toya Fisher) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:10:54 -0000
"When youre in love, sometimes you cant sleep because your reality is better than your dreams" -Dr. Seuss
RT @QuotetheDay: Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. - Dr. Seuss
thelongsilence (richard) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:08:24 -0000
RT @QuotetheDay: Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. - Dr. Seuss
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." - Dr. Seuss
SheilaAtwood (SheilaAtwood) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:05:39 -0000
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." - Dr. Seuss
RT @fan4lyf: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss
Fallenangel9792 (alex salman) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:04:52 -0000
RT @fan4lyf: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss
hmmmm..... im gonna go out on a limb and say.... maybe he reads a lot of dr. seuss books
sasultana (Stephanie Sultana) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:03:56 -0000
hmmmm..... im gonna go out on a limb and say.... maybe he reads a lot of dr. seuss books
An Index to Dr. Seuss: Characters and Unusual Creatures - Index of all the characters that have appeared in a Dr. Seuss book, and which book they appeared in.
Cut Loose with Dr. Seuss - Collection of classroom activities related to Seuss's life and works. Created for Read Across America Day.
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Dr. Seuss - Medicine Cabinet - Includes pictures, information about Seuss, and books for sale.
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Dr. Seuss Book Quiz - Test your knowledge of Seussian trivia.
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Dr. Seuss on the Web - Index of links on Dr. Seuss websites, annotated and organized by category.
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Dr. Seuss Theme Unit - Includes biographical information, reading comprehension unit, story starters, puzzles, and printables.
Dr. Seuss Went to War - A collection of political cartoons by Dr. Seuss.
Dr. Seuss's Seussville - Random House site for kids. Includes interactive games, contests, and information on Seuss and his works. [Flash]
Featured Author: Dr. Seuss - Featured author from Carol Hurst's children's literature newsletter.
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LAauditions.com: Hollywood Success Story - Information on the author's life.
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Learning with Dr. Seuss - Includes printable activity sheets and lesson ideas to accompany Seuss's books, as well as other resources for parents and teachers.
National Memorial - Information on a monument to the writer in Springfield, Massachusetts, plus biography.
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The Political Dr. Seuss - Examines Seuss's political views shaped by World War II and illustrated in his cartoons.
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Who's Who and What's What in the Books of Dr. Seuss - Analysis of the complete body of work, in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Geisel's graduation from Dartmouth College. Prepared by Edward Connery Lathem, available in PDF and print form.
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