frances hodgson burnett

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Definition of frances hodgson burnett in English English dictionary

a US writer born in England. She wrote the children's books Little Lord Fauntleroy and The Secret Garden (1849-1924). born Nov. 24, 1849, Manchester, Eng. died Oct. 29, 1924, Plandome, N.Y., U.S. British-U.S. playwright and author. She is best remembered for the popular children's novel Little Lord Fauntleroy (1886), about an American boy who inherits an English earldom. The Secret Garden (1911), considered her best work, is a classic of children's literature. Other works include the novel Through One Administration (1883), about corruption in Washington, D.C., and the play A Lady of Quality (1896)

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Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett

born Nov. 24, 1849, Manchester, Eng. died Oct. 29, 1924, Plandome, N.Y., U.S. British-U.S. playwright and author. She is best remembered for the popular children's novel Little Lord Fauntleroy (1886), about an American boy who inherits an English earldom. The Secret Garden (1911), considered her best work, is a classic of children's literature. Other works include the novel Through One Administration (1883), about corruption in Washington, D.C., and the play A Lady of Quality (1896)

Hyphenation

Fran·ces hodgson Bur·nett

Turkish pronunciation

fränsîs häcsın bırnet

Pronunciation

/ˈfransəs ˈhäʤsən bərˈnet/ /ˈfrænsɪs ˈhɑːʤsən bɜrˈnɛt/