Who is the author of declamation piece spider and fly?

The declamation piece "The Spider and the Fly" is traditionally attributed to Mary Howitt.

However, there's a bit of a twist! While Mary Howitt is credited with the piece, it's actually a retelling of a much older poem written by Isaac Watts called "The Spider and the Fly."

So, while Mary Howitt is widely known for the piece, Isaac Watts wrote the original.