A Little Princess & The Secret Garden (Unabridged)
Enriched edition.By Francis Hodgson Burnett
Length17h 19m
About this audiobook
In 'A Little Princess & The Secret Garden (Unabridged)', Francis Hodgson Burnett masterfully weaves together two beloved children's classics filled with themes of resilience, imagination, and the power of positive thinking. The descriptive and emotionally charged style allows readers to fully immerse themselves in the magical worlds of Sara Crewe and Mary Lennox as they navigate through challenging circumstances and discover the secrets of hidden gardens. These timeless tales are not only entertaining but also offer valuable life lessons and inspire readers of all ages to find beauty in unexpected places. Francis Hodgson Burnett, a prolific author known for her works for both children and adults, drew inspiration from her own experiences of loss and hardship to create stories that continue to resonate with readers around the world. Her ability to capture the innocence and wisdom of childhood in her characters is what sets her apart as a literary genius with a profound understanding of human nature. I highly recommend 'A Little Princess & The Secret Garden (Unabridged)' to readers who appreciate beautifully crafted storytelling, engaging characters, and uplifting themes. Whether you are looking to revisit these timeless classics or discover them for the first time, this collection is sure to captivate and inspire.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (4.3K)
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length17 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A Little Princess & The Secret Garden (Unabridged)
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6A Little Princess & The Secret Garden (Unabridged)
7The Secret Garden
8Chapter 1 There is No One Left
9Chapter 2 Mistress Mary Quite Contrary
10Chapter 3 Across the Moor
11Chapter 4 Martha
12Chapter 5 The Cry in the Corridor
13Chapter 6 “There was Some One Crying — There was!”
14Chapter 7 The Key of the Garden
15Chapter 8 The Robin who Showed the Way
16Chapter 9 The Strangest House Any One Ever Lived in
17Chapter 10 Dickon
18Chapter 11 The Nest of the Missel Thrush
19Chapter 12 “Might I have a Bit of Earth?”
20Chapter 13 “I Am Colin”
21Chapter 14 A Young Rajah
22Chapter 15 Nest Building
23Chapter 16 “I Won’t!” Said Mary
24Chapter 17 A Tantrum
25Chapter 18 “Tha’ Munnot Waste No Time”
26Chapter 19 “It has Come!”
27Chapter 20 “I Shall Live Forever — And Ever — AND EVER!”
28Chapter 21 Ben Weatherstaff
29Chapter 22 When the Sun Went Down
30Chapter 23 Magic
31Chapter 24 “Let Them Laugh”
32Chapter 25 The Curtain
33Chapter 26 “It’s Mother!”
34Chapter 27 In the Garden
35The Whole of the Story
36Chapter I Sara
37Chapter II A French Lesson
38Chapter III Ermengarde
39Chapter IV Lottie
40Chapter V Becky
41Chapter VI The Diamond-Mines
42Chapter VII The Diamond-Mines Again
43Chapter VIII In the Attic
44Chapter IX Melchisedec
45Chapter X The Indian Gentleman
46Chapter XI Ram Dass
47Chapter XII The Other Side of the Wall
48Chapter XIII One of the Populace
49Chapter XIV What Melchisedec Heard and Saw
50Chapter XV The Magic
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