Francis Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden (Unabridged)

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Produktbeschreibung

In "The Secret Garden," Frances Hodgson Burnett weaves a timeless tale of transformation and healing set against the backdrop of Edwardian England. Through lush, vivid imagery, the narrative explores the themes of rebirth, friendship, and the restorative power of nature. The story follows Mary Lennox, a young girl whose journey from loneliness to companionship is sparked by the discovery of a hidden garden. Burnett's prose, rich in detail and evocative language, captures both the enchanting and mysterious elements of the garden, reflecting the Victorian era's fascination with nature and child psychology. The book is also significant in its exploration of social class and the impact of environment on personal growth, positioning it as a pivotal work in children's literature. Frances Hodgson Burnett was an acclaimed author and playwright whose own experiences of loss and isolation profoundly influenced her writing. Born in 1849 in England, her early life in a poor household imbued her with a keen understanding of childhood adversity and the healing power of imagination. These themes permeate "The Secret Garden," illustrating her belief in the potential for renewal and rediscovery through nature. Highly recommended for readers of all ages, "The Secret Garden" invites you into a magical world where the simple act of tending to a garden becomes a metaphor for emotional growth and rejuvenation. As Mary evolves alongside the garden, so too will you be drawn into a narrative that promises to inspire introspection and a greater appreciation for the beauty of the natural world.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Chicago Review Press Inc DBA Indepe
• Seitenzahl: 136
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. August 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 191g
• ISBN-13: 9788027277483
• ISBN-10: 8027277485
• Artikelnr.: 74381797

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.