So good! I love the dialogue you include, in which Martha shines. I was enchanted by A Little Princess as a child and loved her nobility in poverty—and the transformation of her attic!
Yes indeed--and has faced some of the same criticisms for its "problematic" portrayal of India and of social class. Hmm, may take a look at that one sometime. I liked it but didn't love it the way I loved The Secret Garden. But Shirley Temple starred in the first film version!
Bravo. Another insightful piece and great review of a great book. Title hits the nail on the head too. I'm glad someone is doing this kind of thoughtful analysis. These books are classics because they are undergirded by universal values and universal truths. Yes, there is such a thing.
So good! I love the dialogue you include, in which Martha shines. I was enchanted by A Little Princess as a child and loved her nobility in poverty—and the transformation of her attic!
Me, too--and read The Little Princess to my daughter. Loved both books, but The Secret Garden was my favorite.
Read this book several times as a child and there have been a few good film adaptations too, a deserved classic.
A LITTLE PRINCESS by the same author is just as good as THE SECRET GARDEN and also has at least two good film versions of it as well.
Yes indeed--and has faced some of the same criticisms for its "problematic" portrayal of India and of social class. Hmm, may take a look at that one sometime. I liked it but didn't love it the way I loved The Secret Garden. But Shirley Temple starred in the first film version!
Bravo. Another insightful piece and great review of a great book. Title hits the nail on the head too. I'm glad someone is doing this kind of thoughtful analysis. These books are classics because they are undergirded by universal values and universal truths. Yes, there is such a thing.
Absolutely! Thanks.