The Secret Garden

Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was a British American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as The Secret Garden (1911). This classic of children's literature tells the story of a child's journey into maturity. Although an engaging children’s story, The Secret Garden is on a par with any classic novel. The narrative includes themes of hope, healing, and redemption with charming moments of myth, mystery, and symbolism. The authentic portrayal of the emotions and experiences of childhood is impressive. The Secret Garden has been translated into all the world's major languages and adapted for stage, film, and television.Public Domain (P)2020 Museum Audiobooks