author
Henry St. John Cooper
1869–1926
A prolific writer of school and adventure fiction, he helped shape some of the most popular story papers of the early 20th century. He is especially remembered for creating the lively schoolgirl character Pollie Green.
2 Audiobooks
The Imaginary Marriage
by Henry St. John Cooper
The Garden of Memories
by Henry St. John Cooper
About the author
Charles Henry St. John Cooper was an English novelist and journalist who lived from 1869 to 1926. He wrote enormous quantities of fiction for Amalgamated Press papers and magazines, building a reputation as a dependable storyteller with a flair for fast-moving plots and popular characters.
He is best known for creating Pollie Green in 1908, a heroine often described as one of the standout schoolgirl characters of her era. His work ranged across school stories and adventure fiction, and he also wrote under the pen name Mabel St. John.
Although many of his stories first appeared in periodicals rather than as standalone books, his career reflects the energy of Britain’s mass-market fiction boom. For listeners interested in classic popular storytelling, his work offers a window into the humor, pace, and imagination of Edwardian and early 20th-century magazine fiction.