Mary Howitt

Mary Howitt
Born	Mary Botham (1799-03-12)12 March 1799[1] Coleford, Gloucestershire, England
Died	30 January 1888(1888-01-30) (aged 88) Rome, Kingdom of Italy
Occupation	Writer
Known for	Translator of Hans Christian Andersen's works
Spouse	William Howitt ​ (m. 1821)​
Children	4, including Anna and Alfred
Parents	Samuel Botham Anne Wood

Mary Howitt (12 March 1799 – 30 January 1888) was an English poet, the author of the famous poem The Spider and the Fly. She translated several tales by Hans Christian Andersen. Some of her works were written in conjunction with her husband, William Howitt. Many, in verse and prose, were intended for young people.