Literary Fiction· International
A Little Princess
by Frances Hodgson BurnettAggregate Editorial Score40/100
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Published 1905English
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Frances Hodgson Burnett's A Little Princess (1905) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. A celebrated work of literary fiction, A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett (1905) offers an unflinching examination of the human condition.
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Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.
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Frances Hodgson Burnett published A Little Princess in 1905, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of literary fiction from International. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 40/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals.
What distinguishes A Little Princess is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
A Little Princess reflects Frances Hodgson Burnett's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with International's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
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notable · national
190540
Frances Hodgson Burnett is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of childrens.
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