WeRead Powered by ReaderPub

A Little Princess

A wealthy young girl at a boarding school loses her fortune and is forced into menial work when those responsible for her care strip her of comforts. She preserves dignity through imagination, courtesy, and storytelling, treating herself as if she were royalty while quietly supporting and befriending classmates and household servants. Episodes alternate between tender domestic scenes and moments of whimsy and hardship, culminating in the arrival of a discreet benefactor whose intervention and concealed connections lead to a reversal of her circumstances and the reunion of her earlier life.

By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Open in WeRead Explore More Books Like This

About This Book

A wealthy young girl at a boarding school loses her fortune and is forced into menial work when those responsible for her care strip her of comforts. She preserves dignity through imagination, courtesy, and storytelling, treating herself as if she were royalty while quietly supporting and befriending classmates and household servants. Episodes alternate between tender domestic scenes and moments of whimsy and hardship, culminating in the arrival of a discreet benefactor whose intervention and concealed connections lead to a reversal of her circumstances and the reunion of her earlier life.

About the Author

Burnett, Frances Hodgson portrait

Frances Hodgson Burnett

Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English-American author best known for her children's novels, which often explore themes of resilience and transformation. Born in 1849, she gained fame with works such as "A Little Princess," which tells the story of a young girl who maintains her dignity and hope despite adversity. Burnett's writing is characterized by its rich character development and imaginative settings, appealing to both children and adults. In addition to her beloved children's literature, she wrote novels for adults, including "A Lady of Quality" and "Emily Fox-Seton." Her contributions to literature continue to resonate, making her a significant figure in both children's and women's literature.

More Books by This Author

6 picks
"Le Monsieur de la Petite Dame" cover "Le Monsieur de la Petite Dame" by Frances Hodgson Burnett "Seth" cover "Seth" by Frances Hodgson Burnett "Surly Tim": A Lancashire Story cover "Surly Tim": A Lancashire Story by Frances Hodgson Burnett A Fair Barbarian cover A Fair Barbarian by Frances Hodgson Burnett A Lady of Quality / Being a Most Curious, Hitherto Unknown History, as Related by Mr. Isaac Bickerstaff but Not Presented to the World of Fashion Through the Pages of The Tatler, and Now for the First Time Written Down cover A Lady of Quality / Being a Most Curious, Hitherto Unknown History, as Related by Mr. Isaac Bickerstaff but Not Presented to the World of Fashion Through the Pages of The Tatler, and Now for the First Time Written Down by Frances Hodgson Burnett A Little Princess / Being the whole story of Sara Crewe now told for the first time cover A Little Princess / Being the whole story of Sara Crewe now told for the first time by Frances Hodgson Burnett