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Roger Ingpen

1868–1936

A British writer, editor, and publisher remembered for bringing classic literature and poetry to a wide readership, he is especially associated with anthologies such as One Thousand Poems for Children. His work reflects an enduring love of books, literary history, and accessible reading for younger audiences.

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The Fighting Retreat To Paris

The Fighting Retreat To Paris

by Roger Ingpen

About the author

Roger Ingpen was a British man of letters active as a writer, editor, and publisher in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Library and archival records identify him as having lived from about 1868 or 1869 to 1936, though some catalogs vary slightly on the birth year.

He is best known today for editing and compiling literary works, including One Thousand Poems for Children, a collection that helped introduce generations of readers to a broad range of verse. His name also appears on historical and literary publications, showing a career shaped by curation as much as authorship.

Although detailed biographical information appears limited in the sources available, the record that remains suggests a figure deeply involved in the world of publishing and literary selection. For listeners and readers, his legacy is the kind of book-making that opens doors: carefully chosen writing, presented for pleasure, discovery, and lasting enjoyment.