Frances Hodgson Burnett

Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright, best known for her children's stories, particularly 'The Secret Garden', 'A Little Princess', and 'Little Lord Fauntleroy'. Born in England on November 24, 1849, she later moved to the United States, where she wrote and published many of her famous works. Burnett's writing often explored themes of social class, poverty, and the transformative power of nature and kindness. She passed away on October 29, 1924.

Books

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  1. 1. The Secret Garden

    Cover of 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett

    A young, spoiled and unloved girl is sent to live with her reclusive uncle in a large, lonely house after the death of her parents. Through the discovery and cultivation of a hidden, neglected garden, she befriends a local boy and her sickly cousin, and the three children find healing and transformation through their friendship and the magic of the garden.

  2. 2. The House on the Borderland

    Cover of 'The House on the Borderland' by Frances Hodgson Burnett

    "The House on the Borderland" is a tale of a recluse and his dog who discover a strange house in a remote part of Ireland. The house, situated on an eerie, chasm-like precipice, seems to be a portal to other dimensions. The man experiences a series of increasingly terrifying and surreal adventures, including battles with swine-like humanoids and a journey through time, witnessing the death of the solar system and the end of the universe. The novel combines elements of horror, science fiction, and cosmic exploration.

  3. 3. A Little Princess

    Cover of 'A Little Princess' by Frances Hodgson Burnett

    This classic children's novel tells the story of a young, wealthy girl who is sent to a boarding school in London from India after her father's death. Despite her privileged upbringing, she is mistreated by the headmistress and forced to work as a servant to pay off her father's debts. She endures her hardships by maintaining her kindness and generosity, and by using her imagination to escape her grim reality. Eventually, her fortunes change dramatically due to a surprising twist of fate.