1899 - 1996
P. L. Travers was an Australian-born British writer best known for her Mary Poppins series of children's books, first published in the 1930s. The character Mary Poppins, a magical nanny, became iconic and has been adapted into various films and stage productions, most notably the classic Disney film in 1964. Travers' work explored themes of imagination, childhood, and the complexities of family life.