The Secret Garden - Hodgson Burnett, Frances
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The Secret Garden is probably Frances Hodgson Burnett's best known children's book. It relates the story of Mary Lennox, an unwanted girl born in British-India to selfish and neglectful English parents. Spoilt by the servants charged with her nurture she grows into an obstinate, wilful, rude and bad tempered child. Orphaned as a result of a cholera epidemic at the age of ten she is sent to Yorkshire to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven at Misselthwaite Manor on the edge of the moors, where her real adventures begin. A wonderful read for children and adults alike. Published in support of…mehr

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The Secret Garden is probably Frances Hodgson Burnett's best known children's book. It relates the story of Mary Lennox, an unwanted girl born in British-India to selfish and neglectful English parents. Spoilt by the servants charged with her nurture she grows into an obstinate, wilful, rude and bad tempered child. Orphaned as a result of a cholera epidemic at the age of ten she is sent to Yorkshire to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven at Misselthwaite Manor on the edge of the moors, where her real adventures begin. A wonderful read for children and adults alike. Published in support of the Working Class Movement Library, 51 The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WX.
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Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright who made lasting contributions to children's literature. She was born in Manchester, England, and faced hardship early on when her father died in 1854. Her family emigrated to the United States in 1865, settling in Tennessee, where Burnett began writing to support them, quickly gaining recognition in popular magazines.Burnett's literary success took off with Little Lord Fauntleroy in 1886, a novel that captivated both children and adults. This success was followed by other beloved works, including A Little Princess (1905) and The Secret Garden (1911), now considered timeless classics. Her stories often explore themes of resilience, transformation, and the healing power of nature, resonating with generations of readers.Beyond her writing, Burnett was a trailblazer for authors' rights. She won a landmark lawsuit in 1888 over the dramatic rights to Little Lord Fauntleroy, setting an important precedent in British copyright law. Despite personal challenges, including the loss of her son Lionel in 1890, Burnett continued writing prolifically, leaving an enduring legacy in literature.