Hesba Stretton

Fern's Hollow (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Hesba Stretton's 'Fern's Hollow' is a poignant novel set in the Victorian era that explores themes of friendship, family, and sacrifice. Written in a gentle and descriptive style, the book immerses readers in the idyllic countryside where the protagonist, Fern, faces life-changing decisions. Stretton's intricate character development and attention to detail reflect the moralistic tone of the period, making 'Fern's Hollow' a timeless classic for readers of all ages. The plot twists and turns keep the reader engaged until the very end, where themes of redemption and forgiveness prevail. Hesba Stretton, a pseudonym for Sarah Smith, was a prolific Victorian author known for her Christian-themed novels. As a devout evangelical Christian, Stretton's beliefs greatly influenced her writing, including 'Fern's Hollow'. The novel's moral lessons and spiritual undertones reflect Stretton's personal values and dedication to storytelling with a purpose. I highly recommend 'Fern's Hollow' to readers who appreciate thought-provoking literature with strong moral themes and engaging storytelling. Stretton's timeless tale of love, sacrifice, and forgiveness will resonate with readers long after they finish the book.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 180
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066227227
• Artikelnr.: 58930614

Autorenporträt

Sarah Smith, an evangelical English author of Christian children's novels, used the pseudonym Hesba Stretton. These were really popular. By the late nineteenth century, Jessica's First Prayer had sold one million and a half copies, 10 times more than Alice in Wonderland. She created "Hesba Stretton" by combining the initials of herself and four surviving siblings with the name of a Shropshire village she visited, All Stretton, where her sister Anne owned a property, Caradoc Lodge. Sarah Smith was the daughter of Benjamin Smith (1793-1878), a bookseller from Wellington, Shropshire, and his wife Anne Bakewell Smith (1798-1842), a prominent Methodist. Smith, one of the most popular Evangelical writers of the nineteenth century, used "Christian principles as a protest against specific social evils in her children's books." Her moral and semi-religious stories, primarily for children, were widely published and frequently used as classroom and Sunday-school rewards. She became a regular contributor to Household Words and All the Year Round under Charles Dickens' editorship after her sister successfully submitted a piece she wrote without her knowledge. In total, she wrote around 40 novels.