T. Tembarom
Author : Frances Hodgson Burnett
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 22,98 MB
Release : 1913
Category : Americans
ISBN : 1427057877
Beyond the Secret Garden
Author : Ann Thwaite
Publisher : Prelude Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 28,97 MB
Release : 2020-08-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0715654195
Book Description
The definitive and revealing biography of the author of The Secret Garden. Frances Hodgson Burnett’s favourite theme in her fiction was the reversal of fortune, and she herself knew extremes of poverty and wealth. Born in Manchester in 1849, she emigrated with her family to Tennessee because of the financial problems caused by the cotton famine. From a young age she published her stories to help the family make ends meet. Only after she married did she publish Little Lord Fauntleroy that shot her into literary stardom. On the surface, Frances’ life was extremely successful: hosting regular literary salons in her home and travelling frequently between properties in the UK and America. But behind the colourful personal and social life, she was a complex and contradictory character. She lost both parents by her twenty-first birthday, Henry James called her "the most heavenly of women" although avoided her; prominent people admired her and there were many friendships as well as an ill-advised marriage to a much younger man that ended in heartache. Her success was punctuated by periods of depression, in one instance brought on by the tragic loss of her eldest son to consumption. Ann Thwaite creates a sympathetic but balanced and eye-opening biography of the woman who has enchanted numerous generations of children.
The Shuttle
Author : Frances Hodgson Burnett
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 45,26 MB
Release : 2022-07-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
"The Shuttle" deals with themes of intermarriages between wealthy American heiresses and impoverished British nobles. It is about wealthy American heiresses who could not make the best societal marriages because their family fortune came from new rather than old money. To solve this issue, they travelled to England. They married poor but Aristocratic husbands who needed money to finance their neglected estates.
The Secret Garden
Author : Hodgson B.F.
Publisher : Рипол Классик
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 21,88 MB
Release :
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 5521055061
Book Description
«Таинственный сад» – любимая классика для читателей всех возрастов, жемчужина творчества Фрэнсис Ходжсон Бернетт, роман о заново открытой радости жизни и магии силы. Мэри Леннокс, жестокое и испорченное дитя высшего света, потеряв родителей в Индии, возвращается в Англию, на воспитание к дяде-затворнику в его поместье. Однако дядя находится в постоянных отъездах, и Мэри начинает исследовать округу, в ходе чего делает много открытий, в том числе находит удивительный маленький сад, огороженный стеной, вход в который почему-то запрещен. Отыскав ключ и потайную дверцу, девочка попадает внутрь. Но чьи тайны хранит этот загадочный садик? И нужно ли знать то, что находится под запретом?.. Впрочем, это не единственный секрет в поместье...
The Ne'er-do-well
Author : Rex Beach
Publisher : Classic Publishers
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 50,16 MB
Release : 1911
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
High quality reprint of The Ne'er-Do-Well by Rex Ellingwood Beach.
The Novels of Frances Hodgson Burnett
Author : Thomas Recchio
Publisher : Anthem Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 15,56 MB
Release : 2020-05-02
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1785273647
Book Description
Frances Hodgson Burnett is remembered today as the author of the children’s classic The Secret Garden, but in her lifetime she had a long and successful career as a novelist, dramatist and writer of children’s stories. Of high literary quality, her novels covered a range of genres, including industrial novels, American-themed social novels, historical novels, transatlantic novels and post–World War I novels. The Novels of Frances Hodgson Burnett reads her novels in the context of the changing literary field in England and the United States in the years between the death of George Eliot in 1880 through to the Great War. Read as a body of literary fiction in relation to Elizabeth Gaskell, Henry James and T. S. Eliot among others, and read in the context of literary realism, historical fiction, the sensation novel and so on, Burnett’s novels constitute an important thread that chronicles the changing contexts and forms of English and American fiction from the end of the Victorian period to the Jazz Age of the 1920s.
Miss Mole
Author : E.H. Young
Publisher : Virago
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 25,37 MB
Release : 2020-10-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0349014124
Book Description
'Young is a sharp and funny writer with a brilliant eye for moral fudging and verbal hypocrisy, and she has a splendid foil in Miss Mole' Sally Beauman WINNER OF THE JAMES TAIT BLACK MEMORIAL PRIZE 'Who would suspect her sense of fun and irony, of a passionate love for beauty and the power to drag it from its hidden places? Who would imagine that Miss Mole had pictured herself, at different times, as an explorer in strange lands, as a lady wrapped in luxury and delicate garments?' Miss Hannah Mole has for twenty years earned her living precariously as a governess or companion to a succession of difficult old women.Now, aged forty, a thin and shabby figure, she returns to Radstowe, the lovely city of her youth. Here she is, if not exactly welcomed, at least employed as housekeeper by the pompous Reverend Robert Corder, whose daughters are sorely in need of guidance. But even the dreariest situation can be transformed into an adventure by the indomitable Miss Mole. Blessed with imagination, wit and intelligence, she wins the affection of Ethel and her nervous sister Ruth. But her past holds a secret that, if brought to life, would jeopardise everything.
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Author : Frances Hodgson Burnett
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 23,65 MB
Release : 1925
Category : England
ISBN : 1427061807
Book Description
An American boy goes to live with his grandfather in England, where he becomes heir to a title, estate, and fortune.
The Monster in the Box
Author : Ruth Rendell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 22,43 MB
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1439150338
Book Description
From the author called the best mystery writer in the English-speaking world ("Time") comes her newest novel featuring Inspector Wexford.
The Complete Works of Frances Hodgson Burnett (Illustrated Edition)
Author : Frances Hodgson Burnett
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 5285 pages
File Size : 26,11 MB
Release : 2023-11-19
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN :
Book Description
The Complete Works of Frances Hodgson Burnett (Illustrated Edition) is a collection of the author's most famous works, including classics such as 'The Secret Garden,' 'A Little Princess,' and 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.' Burnett's writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions, compelling characters, and enchanting storytelling that transports readers to magical and imaginative worlds. Her works are timeless and continue to captivate readers of all ages with their themes of resilience, friendship, and the power of imagination. This illustrated edition enhances the reading experience, bringing Burnett's beloved stories to life with beautifully crafted visuals. Frances Hodgson Burnett, a British-American author, drew inspiration from her own experiences and observations to create her books for children and adults alike. With a keen eye for detail and a profound understanding of human emotions, Burnett crafted stories that resonate with readers around the world. The Complete Works of Frances Hodgson Burnett is a testament to her literary talent and enduring legacy in the world of children's literature. I highly recommend The Complete Works of Frances Hodgson Burnett (Illustrated Edition) to anyone who appreciates timeless tales filled with magic, heartwarming lessons, and unforgettable characters. Whether you are a longtime fan of Burnett's work or new to her enchanting stories, this collection is a must-have for any literary enthusiast.
