Hesba Stretton

Fern's Hollow (eBook, ePUB)

Unraveling Morals and Redemption in the Heartwarming Countryside

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Fern's Hollow," Hesba Stretton weaves a compelling tale that intricately explores themes of nature, humanity, and moral growth. Set in a rural English landscape, the narrative follows the life of Fern, a young girl whose adventures lead her to confront both the beauty and complexities of her world. Stretton's prose is marked by vivid imagery and a richly descriptive style that invites readers into a captivating milieu while subtly imparting lessons of kindness, resilience, and ethical responsibility. The book can be situated within the Victorian literary tradition, reflecting the era's fascination with youth, morality, and the pastoral ideal. Hesba Stretton, a prominent Victorian author known for her children's literature, often drew upon her own experiences and observations of society in her works. Born in 1832, she was a passionate advocate for social reform, and her writings often convey a deep empathy for the disadvantaged. Stretton's commitment to moral education and her desire to inspire positive change in youthful readers undoubtedly shaped the themes and tone of "Fern's Hollow." This book comes highly recommended for readers seeking a heartwarming yet thought-provoking narrative that beautifully balances entertainment with moral instruction. "Fern's Hollow" is not only a delightful read for children but also offers valuable insights for adults, making it a timeless addition to the canon of classic literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 180
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066227227
• Artikelnr.: 58930614

Autorenporträt

Sarah Smith, an evangelical English author of Christian children's novels, used the pseudonym Hesba Stretton. These were really popular. By the late nineteenth century, Jessica's First Prayer had sold one million and a half copies, 10 times more than Alice in Wonderland. She created "Hesba Stretton" by combining the initials of herself and four surviving siblings with the name of a Shropshire village she visited, All Stretton, where her sister Anne owned a property, Caradoc Lodge. Sarah Smith was the daughter of Benjamin Smith (1793-1878), a bookseller from Wellington, Shropshire, and his wife Anne Bakewell Smith (1798-1842), a prominent Methodist. Smith, one of the most popular Evangelical writers of the nineteenth century, used "Christian principles as a protest against specific social evils in her children's books." Her moral and semi-religious stories, primarily for children, were widely published and frequently used as classroom and Sunday-school rewards. She became a regular contributor to Household Words and All the Year Round under Charles Dickens' editorship after her sister successfully submitted a piece she wrote without her knowledge. In total, she wrote around 40 novels.