THE THEMES OF HOME, NATURE, AND REDEMPTION IN FRANCES BURNETT'S WORKS
Abstract
This article explores the recurring themes of home, nature, and personal redemption in Frances Hodgson Burnett's literary works, particularly focusing on her most iconic novels: The Secret Garden (1911), A Little Princess (1905), and Little Lord Fauntleroy (1886). Burnett’s themes are deeply rooted in her life experiences and reflect Victorian and Edwardian societal norms. Her narratives reveal the transformative power of love, the importance of belonging, and the healing connection between humans and nature, making her works timeless classics.
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Burnett, Frances Hodgson. The Secret Garden. 1911.
Burnett, Frances Hodgson. A Little Princess. 1905.
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