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.)
The famous children's author Theodor Seuss Geisel used the pen name Dr. Seuss as a playful alteration of his real name. He added "Dr." because his father had always wanted him to earn a doctorate. The surname "Seuss" is actually Geisel's mother's maiden 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).
False. Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel, was not a medical doctor. He was a writer and illustrator known for his popular children's books.
The correct spelling is "Dr. Seuss," and his real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel. He was an American writer and cartoonist famous for his children's books, such as "The Cat in the Hat" and "Green Eggs and Ham."
Theodor Seuss Geisel is "Dr. Seuss" real name.
Dr. Seuss, whose real name is Theodor Seuss Geisel, was a man. He was a prominent American writer and illustrator known for his children's books.
The real name of author Dr. Seuss was Theodor Seuss Geisel.
Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel, was an American author and illustrator known for his beloved children's books.
No he is not Canadian he was born in Springfield, Massachusetts not Canada!
Dr. Seuss' real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel. He wrote and illustrated over 60 books under the pen name Dr. Seuss.
Theodor Geisel. Seuss was his middle name.
Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel, was born on March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. He was an American writer and illustrator known for his beloved children's books.
Dr. Seuss's real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel, but he used the pen name Dr. Seuss for his books.