M. I. (Maud Isabel) Ebbutt

Maud Isabel Ebbutt was an English writer, born in 1867 and generally published as M. I. Ebbutt. She is best known for Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race (1910), a collection that retells well-known stories from across the British Isles and northern Europe in a clear, accessible style.

Catalog and library records connect her name with several works of myth, legend, and traditional story, showing a strong interest in folklore and literary retelling rather than original fantasy. That makes her especially appealing to listeners who enjoy classic legends presented in straightforward, story-first prose.

Reliable biographical detail beyond her name, dates, and published work is limited in the sources I could confirm, so this profile keeps to the essentials. I also could not confirm a suitable portrait image from the pages available, so no author photo is included.