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A Little Princess

(Penguin Classics)

By U. C. Knoepflmacher, Frances Hodgson Burnett

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| Paperback | 9780142437018

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Sara Crewe, an exceptionally intelligent and imaginative student at Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies, is devastated when her adored, indulgent father dies. Now penniless and banished to a room in the attic, Sara is demeaned, abused, and forced to work as a servant. How this resourcefuContinue

Sara Crewe, an exceptionally intelligent and imaginative student at Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies, is devastated when her adored, indulgent father dies. Now penniless and banished to a room in the attic, Sara is demeaned, abused, and forced to work as a servant. How this resourceful girl's fortunes change again is at the center of A Little Princess, one of the best-loved stories in all of children's literature.

This unique and fully annotated edition appends excerpts from Frances Hodgson Burnett's original 1888 novella Sara Crewe and the stage play that preceded the novel, as well as an early story, "Behind the White Brick," allowing readers to see how A Little Princess evolved. In his delightful introduction, U. C.Knoepflmacher considers the fairy-tale allusions and literary touchstones that place the book among the major works of Victorian literature, and shows it to be an exceptionally rich and resonant novel.

5 Reviews

  • A story about a kind and strong heart

    I knew the story when I was a child. I still remembered it when i grew up~ A story that teaches people courage.

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    ― Wendy said on Sep 6, 2009 | Add your feedback

  • As a kid I loved the film, I'm still not sure if I like the film or book more, both end differently (or at least the film version I saw did), so don't skip this book if you have already seen the film.
    This book brings light to a few issues such as money and social standing, and is a lovely fair ... (continue)

    As a kid I loved the film, I'm still not sure if I like the film or book more, both end differently (or at least the film version I saw did), so don't skip this book if you have already seen the film.
    This book brings light to a few issues such as money and social standing, and is a lovely fairy tale for little girls (and adults alike).

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    ― Amz310783 said on Mar 10, 2009 about the Mass Market Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • Un bel libro che andrebbe fatto leggere a chi dice che gli appassionati di fantastico son tutti sociopatici.
    Peccato che per chi ha visto il cartone animato alla fine il libro sembri un riassunto di quello...
    In ogni caso, molto godibile

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    ― Licia Troisi said on Apr 25, 2008 | Add your feedback

  • Questa edizione non è la mia (forse dovrei metterla in wish list!) L'ho letto da bambina in traduzione italiana, e poi nel 1990 in originale, quando ero in America. Bellissimo, intenso e con un lieto fine che apre il cuore (e che non è quello inverosimile del film con Shirley Temple). Alfonso Cuaròn ... (continue)

    Questa edizione non è la mia (forse dovrei metterla in wish list!) L'ho letto da bambina in traduzione italiana, e poi nel 1990 in originale, quando ero in America. Bellissimo, intenso e con un lieto fine che apre il cuore (e che non è quello inverosimile del film con Shirley Temple). Alfonso Cuaròn ci ha fatto un film molto bello e fedele alla magia dell'originale.

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    ― Giulia Blasi said on Jun 29, 2007 | Add your feedback

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