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Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett (24 November 1849 – 29 October 1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright. She is best known for the three children's novels Little Lord Fauntleroy (published in 1885–1886), A Little Princess (1905), and The Secret Garden (1911).
Frances Hodgson Burnett (born Nov. 24, 1849, Manchester, Eng.—died Oct. 29, 1924, Plandome, N.Y., U.S.) was an American playwright and author who wrote the popular novel Little Lord Fauntleroy. Frances Hodgson grew up in increasingly straitened circumstances after the death of her father in 1854.
Primarily remembered today for her trio of classic children's novels - (1886), (1905), and (1911) - Burnett was also a popular adult novelist, in her own day, publishing romantic stories such as (1901) for older readers. ...more.
Learn about the life and works of Frances Hodgson Burnett, an English-born American author of children's classics such as Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden. Find out how she overcame poverty, divorce, and illness to become a successful and influential writer.
Frances Hodgson Burnett has 1530 books on Goodreads with 2829928 ratings. Frances Hodgson Burnett’s most popular book is The Secret Garden.
Jan 5, 2018 · Frances Hodgson Burnett (November 24, 1849 – October 29, 1924) was born in Cheetham, England. She emigrated to the U.S. with her mother and siblings when she was in her teens, and started publishing stories in magazines to help support her family.
The Secret Garden is a children’s novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett first published in book form in 1911, after serialisation in The American Magazine (November 1910 – August 1911). Set in England, it is seen as a classic of English children's literature.
