Frances Hodgson Burnett

Through One Administration (eBook, ePUB)

Love, Ambition, and Societal Norms in Post-Civil War America

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Frances Hodgson Burnett's 'Through One Administration' is a poignant novel depicting the struggles of a young woman navigating through societal expectations and personal desires during the post-Civil War era in America. The narrative is rich in detail and character development, showcasing Burnett's adeptness at portraying complex emotions and relationships. The literary style reflects the author's signature blend of social commentary and heartfelt storytelling, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical fiction with a dash of romance. Frances Hodgson Burnett, known for her classic works like 'The Secret Garden' and 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' drew inspiration for 'Through One Administration' from her own experiences living in the United States during a time of significant social change. This background lends authenticity and depth to the novel, as Burnett skillfully weaves together themes of love, ambition, and societal norms. I highly recommend 'Through One Administration' to readers who appreciate thought-provoking historical fiction with strong character development and a touch of romance. Burnett's timeless storytelling and keen insight into human nature make this novel a captivating and rewarding literary experience.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 525
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664589293
• Artikelnr.: 58435910

Autorenporträt

Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett (1849 - 1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright. She is best known for the three children's novels Little Lord Fauntleroy (published in 1885-1886), A Little Princess (1905) and The Secret Garden (1911). She was born in Cheetham, Manchester, England. After her father died in 1852, the family fell on straitened circumstances and in 1865 emigrated to the United States, settling in Jefferson City, Tennessee. There Frances began writing to help earn money for the family, publishing stories in magazines from the age of 19. In 1870, her mother died and in 1872 Frances married Swan Burnett, who became a medical doctor. The Burnetts lived for two years in Paris, where their two sons were born, before returning to the United States to live in Washington, D.C. Burnett then began to write novels, the first of which (That Lass o' Lowrie's), was published to good reviews. Little Lord Fauntleroy was published in 1886 and made her a popular writer of children's fiction, although her romantic adult novels written in the 1890s were also popular. She wrote and helped to produce stage versions of Little Lord Fauntleroy and A Little Princess. Burnett enjoyed socializing and lived a lavish lifestyle. Beginning in the 1880s, she began to travel to England frequently and in the 1890s bought a home there, where she wrote The Secret Garden. Her oldest son, Lionel, died of tuberculosis in 1890, which caused a relapse of the depression she had struggled with for much of her life.[1] She divorced Swan Burnett in 1898, married Stephen Townsend in 1900, and divorced him in 1902. A few years later she settled in Nassau County, Long Island, where she died in 1924 and is buried in Roslyn Cemetery. In 1936 a memorial sculpture by Bessie Potter Vonnoh was erected in her honour in Central Park's Conservatory Garden. The statue depicts her two famous Secret Garden characters, Mary and Dickon.