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Jean Webster was an American author born on February 24, 1876, known for her novels that often focused on themes of independence and social issues. She is best remembered for her 1912 epistolary novel "Daddy-Long-Legs," which tells the story of a young orphan's journey toward self-discovery and empowerment through her education. Webster's work has had a lasting impact on children's literature and feminist literature.

1876–1916·lived 40 years