Hesba Stretton - Under the Old Roof: "The sins of good men are greater than the sins of bad men"

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The author, writing under the pen name Hesba Stretton, became a prominent Evangelical voice in the 19th century, using her children's literature to address social issues. Her breakout work, "Jessica's First Prayer," sold over 1.5 million copies, significantly influencing Victorian views on poverty. Stretton's experiences with slum children enriched her narratives with authenticity. A co-founder of the London Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, she dedicated her life to social reform and education, leaving a lasting legacy in children's literature.