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22 hours ago · Review of ‘The Secret Garden’: “Unlocked wonder”. Frances Hodgson Burnett’s turn-of-the-century classic returns to the stage in a new adaptation playing at Regent’s Open Air Theatre until mid-summer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this blooming version of a literary icon ends up coming up roses.
22 hours ago · In the case of Frances Burnett’s classic “The Secret Garden,” it feels like fate. A tale of imperfect kids who’ve seemingly lost everything to disease and tragedy, rediscovering joy through the restorative power of nature. If she hadn’t written it 113 years ago, you’d think someone did it during the third or fourth lockdown of 2021.
22 hours ago · by Nicola Barrett. June 26, 2024. Reading Time: 6 mins read. The Secret Garden has always been a story which has evoked rich imagery, like all of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s books. Lush tangled garlands of roses, ivy-covered stone walls, the dour and dark halls of Yorkshire mansions. Sunshine slowly permeates the flow of the text.
4 days ago · The Secret Garden. Posted on 22/06/2024 by The Gardens Trust. The cover of the first American edition of The Secret Garden, illustrated by M. L. Kirk, 1911. I found a copy of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett when sorting out some old books recently and flicked through it again – hence this post. I suspect you probably have read it ...
1 day ago · The Secret Garden is a timeless classic for several reasons: Themes of Resilience and Healing: The story explores the power of nature and friendship to overcome adversity and find healing. Strong Female Protagonist: Mary Lennox is a complex and compelling character who undergoes a remarkable transformation.
4 days ago · Recently we re-watched the 1993 adaptation of The Secret Garden.The film is beloved in our family, pulled off the shelf for viewing year after year. I have a soft spot in my heart for the beautiful novel by Francis Hodgson Burnett, originally published in 1911—the edition illustrated by Tasha Tudor was much coveted by my pre-teen self.
5 days ago · Based on the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett, “The Secret Garden” is the story of a ten year old girl, Mary Lennox ( played to perfection by Sophie Thatcher, a newcomer to our area stages who has all the style and grace of a seasoned performer and a voice to match- remember this name as I am sure it will be one we will see often), who ...
