Frances Hodgson Burnett

Broschiertes Buch

The Little Hunchback Zia (1916)

Beschreibung

The Little Hunchback Zia is a classic children's novel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and first published in 1916. The story is set in Italy and follows the life of a young girl named Zia who is born with a hunchback. Zia's father is a poor musician who struggles to provide for his family, and her mother dies when she is still very young.Despite her physical deformity, Zia is a bright and curious child who longs to explore the world around her. She is befriended by a kind old man named Signor Grandi, who teaches her about art, music, and literature. With his help, Zia begins to discover her own talents and passions.As Zia grows older, she becomes determined to overcome her physical limitations and pursue her dreams. She falls in love with a young man named Pietro, but their relationship is threatened by the prejudices of their society. Zia must fight against the expectations of others and find the courage to follow her heart.The Little Hunchback Zia is a heartwarming tale of resilience, friendship, and love. It explores themes of self-acceptance, perseverance, and the power of the human spirit. With its vivid descriptions of Italian culture and landscapes, it is a delightful read for children and adults alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Anglo-American novelist Frances Hodgson Burnett was born in Manchester, England on 24 November 1849. She started writing when she was young to help her family through difficult times. After her father passed away in 1854, Frances Hodgson's circumstances became progressively more difficult as she grew older. The family left Europe in 1865 and relocated in New Market, Tennessee, close to Knoxville, but the support promised by a maternal relative did not materialize. Hodgson was successful in getting a story accepted by Godey's Lady's Book in 1868. Within a few years, Godey's, Scribner's Monthly, Peterson's Ladies' Magazine, and Harper's all routinely published her work. After spending a year in England, she married Dr. Swan Moses Burnett of New Market in 1873. A number one bestseller in 1886, Little Lord Fauntleroy eventually enjoyed success as a play, immortalized her son's curls and velvet suits, and was adapted into a silent film. Her stories often feature rags-to-riches themes that mirror her own journey from disadvantaged beginnings to renowned novelist. She became a hot topic due to her extravagant Victorian style attire, divorce, extensive travels, literary network of friends, and their gatherings. She was generous in financing different organizations, particularly those involving children.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 72
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 120g
• ISBN-13: 9781104314040
• ISBN-10: 1104314045
• Artikelnr.: 26340471