A Little Princess: Book Guide, Author and Facts
A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
This is a story about a different kind of princess than one might imagine; a princess that is an orphan - lonely, cold, hungry and abused. Sara Crewe begins life as the beloved, pampered daughter of a rich man. When he dies a pauper, she is thrown on the non-existent mercy of her small-minded, mercenary boarding school mistress. Stripped of all her belongings but for one set of clothes and a doll, Sara becomes a servant of the household. Hated by the schoolmistress for her independent spirit, Sara becomes a pariah in the household, with only a few secretly loyal friends. But through her inner integrity and strength of will, Sara Crewe maintains the deportment, inner nobility and generous spirit of a "real" princess.
Quick facts about A Little Princess
- Title: A Little Princess
- Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett
- First published: 1905
- Genre: children's fiction, orphans, fiction, london (england), fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL69630W
Where to read A Little Princess
A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is A Little Princess about?
This is a story about a different kind of princess than one might imagine; a princess that is an orphan - lonely, cold, hungry and abused.
Who wrote A Little Princess?
A Little Princess was written by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
When was A Little Princess published?
A Little Princess was first published in 1905.
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