dr. seuss

Theodor Seuss Geisel surrounded by his literary works, including one of his most famous, The Cat in the Hat. Born Theodor Seuss Geisel

March 2, 1904(1904-03-02)

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States Died September 24, 1991 (aged 87)

San Diego, California, United States Pen name Dr. Seuss, Theo. LeSieg, Rosetta Stone, Theophrastus Seuss Occupation Writer, cartoonist, animator Nationality American Genres Children's literature Notable work(s) The Cat in the Hat

Green Eggs and Ham

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Spouse(s) Helen Palmer Geisel (1927–1967)

Audrey Stone Dimond (1968–1991) Official website

Theodor Seuss Geisel (pronounced /'ga?z?l/; March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991) was an American writer and cartoonist, most widely known for his children's books written under his pen name, Dr. Seuss. He published over 60 children's books, which were often characterized by imaginative characters, rhyme, and frequent use of trisyllabic meter. His most notable books include the bestselling Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in the Hat, and One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish. Numerous adaptations of his work have been created, including eleven television specials, three feature films, and a Broadway musical.

Geisel also worked as an illustrator for advertising campaigns, most notably for Flit and Standard Oil, and as a political cartoonist for PM, a New York City newspaper. During World War II, he worked in an animation department of the U.S Army, where he wrote Design for Death, a film that later won the 1947 Academy Award for Documentary Feature. Contents [hide] 1 Life and career 2 Death and posthumous honors 3 Pen names and pronounciations 4 Political views 4.1 In his books 5 Poetic meters 6 Artwork 6.1 Recurring images 7 Publications 7.1 As Dr. Seuss 7.2 As Theo. LeSieg 7.3 As Rosetta Stone 8 Adaptations 9 References 10 Further information 11 External links //

Life and career

Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Henrietta Seuss and Theodor Robert Geisel.[1] His father, the son of German immigrants, managed the family brewery and after Theodor was married, supervised Springfield's public park system.[1] Geisel was raised in the Lutheran faith and remained a member of the denomination his entire life. Geisel attended Springfield's Central High School and entered Dartmouth College in fall 1921.[1] At Darmouth, Geisel joined the Dartmouth Jack-O-Lantern, eventually rising to the rank of editor-in-chief.[1] While at Dartmouth, Geisel was caught throwing a drinking party, violating national Prohibition laws of the time.[citation needed] As a result, the school insisted that he resign from all extracurricular activities. In order to continue his work on the Jack-O-Lantern without the administration's knowledge, Geisel began signing his work with the pen name "Seuss"; his first work signed as "Dr. Seuss" appeared after he graduated, six months