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The Secret Garden

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Gutenberg ID
113
Title
The Secret Garden
Language
en
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A timeless tale of healing and renewal, Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic follows orphaned Mary Lennox as she transforms a neglected estate and its walled garden. With the help of the mysterious Dickon and the discovery of a hidden garden, Mary and her cousin Colin overcome illness and isolation, finding joy and life in the most unlikely places.
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In Frances Hodgson Burnett's *The Secret Garden*, orphaned Mary Lennox is sent from India to Misselthwaite Manor in Yorkshire to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven. Grief-stricken by the deaths of his wife and son, Colin, Craven has secluded himself in the house, which has been abandoned by servants due to a cholera outbreak. Upon arrival, Mary is introduced as a selfish, ill-tempered child who struggles to adapt to the silent, desolate estate. Her isolation ends when she discovers a locked garden that has been neglected for ten years. Through her own determination and the guidance of Dickon Sowerby, a local boy with a magical connection to nature, Mary begins to restore the garden. Her efforts bring life back to the grounds, attracting animals and eventually drawing Colin out of his sickroom. Suffering from a mysterious wasting illness and plagued by a hysterical temper, Colin finds strength and courage through the garden's magic and Mary's friendship. As the garden blooms, so does Colin, who regains his health and spirit. The story culminates in a heartwarming reunion between father and son, as Colin, now an athlete, leads his father into the garden. This moment symbolizes the restoration of family bonds and the triumph of hope over despair, illustrating the transformative power of nature and love.
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  • Frances Hodgson Burnett
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  • Adventure
  • Classics
  • Fiction