Frances Hodgson Burnett 
The Secret Garden + A Little Princess 
2 Burnett Classics in One Volume

The Secret Garden is a novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, first published in 1911. It is now one of Burnett’s most popular novels, and is considered to be a classic of English children’s literature. The Secret Garden, tells an inspirational tale of transformation and empowerment. Mary Lennox, a sickly and contrary little girl, is orphaned to dim prospects in a gloomy English manor – her only friend is a bed-ridden boy named Colin whose prospects may be dimmer than hers. But when Mary finds the key to a Secret Garden, the magical powers of transformation fall within her reach. A Little Princess is a 1905 children’s novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It is a revised and expanded version of Burnett’s 1888 serialised novel entitled Sara Crewe. Sara Crewe, a pupil at Miss Minchin’s London school, is left in poverty when her father dies, but is later rescued by a mysterious benefactor. Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett (1849 – 1924) was an English-American playwright and author. She is best known for her children’s stories, in particular Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden.

Giới thiệu về tác giả

Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849–1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright known for her children’s stories and her unique ability to blend realism with the enchanting. Born in Manchester, England, Burnett migrated to the United States in 1865. Her literary career flourished with tales that often combined her own experiences of poverty and her affinity for the lushness of nature. Burnett’s keen observation of social nuances and her insight into human nature enriched her narratives, enabling her to craft stories that have resonated with audiences for generations.

Her most celebrated works include ‘The Secret Garden’ (1911), a tale of rejuvenation and awakening that follows the transformation of both a neglected garden and the children who come to tend it, and ‘A Little Princess’ (1905), the story of a young girl’s resilience and imagination in the face of adversity. These novels, hinging on the themes of loss, recovery, and the redemptive power of friendship, continue to be cherished worldwide and have been adapted into numerous films, plays, and musicals. Burnett’s writing style, characterized by its vivid descriptiveness and depth of character, established her as a pioneering figure in children’s literature and ensured her legacy within the canon of English literature.