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Author : Frances Hodgson Burnett

Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright renowned for her beloved children's classics, including "Little Lord Fauntleroy," "A Little Princess," and "The Secret Garden." Born in Cheetham, Manchester, England, in 1849, Frances faced adversity early on when her father's death plunged her family into financial hardship, leading them to emigrate to the United States when she was just four. Determined to support her family, she began writing at the age of 19. Burnett's literary career flourished with the success of "Little Lord Fauntleroy" in 1886, which established her as a prominent author in children's literature. Her personal life was marked by both joy and tragedy, including the loss of her elder son, Lionel, to tuberculosis, which deepened her struggles with depression. She spent significant time in England, writing "The Secret Garden," a tale of renewal and healing. After a series of personal upheavals, including two marriages and a return to the U.S., Burnett settled in Nassau County, New York, where she passed away in 1924. Her legacy endures, commemorated by a memorial statue in Central Park that celebrates her enduring characters, Mary and Dickon.