A Little Princess

Frances Hodgson Burnett · 1905 · Novel

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It explored the power of imagination and inner resilience in a child protagonist facing adversity, maintaining a sense of inherent goodness and 'hidden royalty' despite external circumstances.

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Sara Crewe, a wealthy and imaginative girl, is reduced to poverty and servitude at her boarding school but maintains her dignity and kindness by pretending to be a princess in a hidden inner world. Her unwavering spirit eventually leads to a change in her fortunes.

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The Princess and the Goblin· 1872↑ open

Burnett's work, like MacDonald's, champions the inherent virtue and imaginative strength of a young female protagonist who, despite facing hardship and malevolent figures, embodies a 'princess' spirit, ultimately leading to her reward.

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