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Dr. Seuss used the pseudonym Theo LeSieg (Geisel spelled backwards) to publish books written by other authors. He wanted to support and promote new writers while keeping his own name focused on books he personally wrote and illustrated.

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What was Dr. Seuss's real name?

The writer of the "Dr. Seuss" stories was Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-1991).He also wrote under the pseudonyms Rosetta Stone and Theo Le Sieg (his last name backwards).


Where did Theodor Geisel get the name Dr. Seuss?

Seuss was Theodor Geisel's middle name, and also his mother's maiden name (Henrietta Seuss Geisel). Geisel drew cartoons for the newspaper while attending Dartmouth College, and always signed them "Seuss." Some of his other pseudonyms were Theo LeSieg, Rosetta Stone and Theophrastus Seuss.


What is the last name of Dr. Seuss?

Seuss was the middle name of author Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-1991) who wrote under pen names Dr. Seuss, Rosetta Stone, and Theo Le Sieg.Geisel


What was Dr. Seuss's pen name?

Dr. Seuss was the pen name of author Theodor Seuss Geisel. He also used the name of Theo Le Seig.


What is dr.seuss' three names?

He used Dr. Seuss, Theo. LeSieg, and Rosetta Stone.


What are all the pseudonyms of Ted Geisel?

Theodore Geisel wrote more than forty books under the pseudonym "Dr. Seuss." His mother's maiden name was "Seuss," which rhymes with "voice" in the native German. Geisel himself originally used the germanic pronunciation, but he later switched to the anglicized "soose," perhaps to rhyme with "Mother Goose." Geisel published 13 books under the name "Theo. LeSieg," (his given first name, plus his last name backwards), generally for books he wrote but others illustrated. He also published one book under the pen name "Rosetta Stone."


Why is the writer called Dr. Seuss if that is not his real name?

Many authors write under "pen names" (pseudonyms) for various reasons*. In the case of Theodor Seuss Geisel, Dr. Seussdeveloped as a nickname he used while writing for his college newspaper. He also wrote stories using the names "Theo Le Sieg" (his last name backward) and "Rosetta Stone." But he is promarily known for his perenially popular series of children's books.(*Another famous US author, Samuel Clemens, used the pen name Mark Twain.)


Where did the name Theo Lesieg originate from?

Theo Lesieg was the pen name of Theodor Geisel, who is more commonly known as Dr. Seuss. He used this pseudonym for some of his books aimed at a slightly older audience.


Who told Dr. Seuss to pick the name Dr. Seuss?

Theodor Geisel chose the pen name Dr. Seuss himself. He used the name "Seuss" (his maternal maiden name) and added "Dr." as a whimsical touch since his father had always wanted him to pursue a career in medicine.


What name does Theodor Seuss Geisel use to write books?

Theodor Geisel used the pen names "Suess" and "T. Suess" while in college. For books that Geisel wrote and others illustrated, he used the pen name "Theo LeSieg".Geisel also published one book under the pen name "Rosetta Stone". It was a collaboration with Michael K. Frith and the name was chosen to honor Geisel's second wife, Audrey, whose maiden name was Stone.


What are 2 other names that Dr Seuss used as an author?

the names are Theo LeSieg, Rosetta Stone, Theophrastus Seuss


How much books did Dr Seuss wright?

Theodor Geisel published 44 books under the name Dr. Seuss. Not counting the "lost" stories that have been recenlty found in magazines from the 1950's. He also published several books under the name Theo Lesieg.