One of the most beloved authors of children’s literature, Laura Ingalls Wilder has acquainted generations of readers with life as a pioneer in the American west. Her work is also noteworthy for its chronicles of women on the frontier, a perspective that needed voicing. Scholars have examined her work as literature, historical record, historical fiction, and autobiography and numerous biographies have been written for a wide variety of audiences, many of which explore how and where Wilder’s

Little House

books deviate from historical record. Her work, including not only the Little House books, but also the television shows, movies about her life, and the many books offering fictionalized accounts of her ancestors’ and daughter’s lives, still resonate with audiences today.

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Citation: Larkin, Susan. "Laura Ingalls Wilder". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 23 March 2009 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/speople.php?rec=true&UID=12611, accessed 19 March 2024.]

12611 Laura Ingalls Wilder 1 Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves.

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