the secret garden by frances hodgson burnett

‘Anne Of Green Gables’ by L.O.One of the most delightful and enduring classics of children's literature, The Secret Garden by Victorian author Frances Hodgson Burnett has remained a firm favorite with children the world over ever since it made its first appearance.‘ The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe‘ (Chronicles of Narnia) by C.S Lewis.The relatability with characters in the book makes it all the more fascinating and one is hooked on the story of Children’s growth into maturity, contentment, and happiness. It has also been translated into all the major languages in the world. Over the years, ‘The Secret Garden’ has been made into drama and movies. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Visual Representation At the time Frances wrote ‘The Secret Garden’, she was tending to a personal garden, and it served as an inspiration. This is seen when a character in the book named Colin constantly referred to a “magic” that made wishes come true. Her philosophical views of God played an important role in the plot of this book. This is not to say the book is totally autobiographical.Īs Frances grew older, she adopted new ideas concerning theosophy and Christian science. Mary and Frances lost their parents at a tender age and faced dislocation when they were moved from their birthplace. The eventful childhood of the lead character, Mary Lennox, mirrored Frances’s own. The British novelist and playwright, who lived in America after her family fell apart, returned to England and got engrossed in gardening. ‘The Secret Garden’ is one of three children’s novels Frances Burnett is best known for.

Climax: Mary’s discovery of the secret garden Colin standing on his feet for the first time.įrances Hodgson Burnett and The Secret Garden.

Genre: Coming of Age/Philosophical novel/Spiritual.

Literary period: The naturalist period.

Before then, it was published by an American magazine sometime in 1910.

Published: First published as a novel in 1911.

Where/when it was written: England in 1898.

As a creative writer, she possessed the ability to keep her readers spellbound. Frances Hodgson Burnett, who was formally educated, was a gifted storyteller from childhood. The novel takes place in England and was written in 1898. She’s taken to live with an uncle, where she starts a totally new and different life. A child whose wealthy background but lack of parental love and attention makes her hostile has her privilege snatched when her parents die. ‘The Secret Garden‘ by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a fascinating book that challenges your imagination.

The secret garden by frances hodgson burnett