By Aiyana Edmund | On February 13, 2018 | Updated December 18, 2020 | Comments (0)
Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett was the British-American author’s first novel for children. The story was published as a serial in the St. Nicholas Magazine from November 1885 through October 1886 and released as a book later in 1886.
The novel’s illustrations would later inspire fashion trends throughout Europe and America — often to the chagrin of little boys who were compelled to wear them.
The story follows the journey of a little boy who goes to live with his bitter grandfather in England, after he unexpectedly inherits a lofty British title and a great deal of wealth. Burnett skillfully threads the story with timeless themes of family and kindness, creating a classic book relatable across all ages. Read More→
By Aiyana Edmund | On February 7, 2018 | Updated December 22, 2024 | Comments (2)
Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849 – 1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright. She wrote more than fifty books and thirteen plays, many for adult audiences.
While most of these have been forgotten, we’ll be looking at the four children’s books by Frances Hodgson Burnett that have remained timeless classics.
Born in Cheetham, England, Burnett emigrated to the U.S. with her mother and siblings when she was in her teens, settling in rural Tennessee. By age nineteen, Burnett had started publishing stories in magazines to help support her family. Read More→
By Taylor Jasmine | On February 3, 2018 | Updated July 26, 2019 | Comments (2)
The Other Alcott by Elise Hooper, the author’s debut novel, is a believable imagining of the life of May Alcott. The youngest of the Alcott sisters, she was the inspiration for the character of Amy March in Little Women. May (who, after she married, was known as May Alcott Nieriker) was a talented artist in her own right.
As she seeks to establish her own identity apart from the close-knit family, the personality of a dynamic and determined young woman, in many ways ahead of her time, unfolds. Here is a description of this engaging novel, published in the fall of 2017, reprinted by permission of the publisher, William Morrow: Read More→
By Aiyana Edmund | On January 30, 2018 | Updated September 29, 2021 | Comments (0)
Beatrix Potter (1866 – 1943) the British author and illustrator of children’s books, took her inspiration from a childhood spent in nature and with animals. She was also blessed with a vivid imagination.
Best known for The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1902), Beatrix wrote and illustrated this popular children’s book, which was originally self-published. The book was inspired by Beatrix’s two childhood pet rabbits, Benjamin Bouncer and Peter Piper. Many more books followed. Read More→
By Nava Atlas | On January 29, 2018 | Updated September 16, 2022 | Comments (0)
Classical Principles for Modern Design: Lessons from Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman’s The Decoration of Houses by Thomas Jayne (The Monacelli Press, 2018) shines a new light on the influence of Edith Wharton’s first published book.
To the reading public, it may be a surprise that the Pulitzer Prize-winning author co-wrote one of the most influential books on interior design. Before Edith Wharton gingerly stepped into the realm of fiction, she collaborated with architect Ogden Codman, Jr. on The Decoration of Houses. Read More→
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