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Twayne's Masterworks Studies #159: Little Princess CLby Roderick Mcgillis
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:This text provides a reading of Frances Hodgson Burnett's "A Little Princess", the 19th-century children's novel. Issues of money, imperialism, class conciousness, gender awareness, and the role of children in nineteenth century society and in literature are all examined in detail. Also discussed are the various cover designs and illustrations for the book, which reflect readers' expectations of content and form. This book is designed to help contemporary readers discover how the novel is relevant to their own lives. Synopsis:As Roderick McGillis eloquently argues in this comprehensive reading of Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic children's story, many of the issues the author raises in A Little Princess are still worth debating: What kind of education should women have? How does a woman fit into the economic and social structure? Just how are women and girls constructed by our society? How do women relate to one another across class lines? In tracing Sara Crewe's social odyssey at Miss Minchin's school for girls, McGillis discusses various areas in which Burnett's conceptions of gender and empire come into play: his engaging introduction provides valuable insights not only into Burnett's art but also into the effects of Victorian mores and culture on individual lives.
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