Articles
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
A City of Groves and Bowers - Children and society ladies enjoy the springtime atmosphere of Washington, D.C.
This article was published in St. Nicholas Magazine in June 1893.
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How I Served My Apprenticeship - Mrs. Burnett describes how she started writing and how her first stories came to be published. Readers who enjoy this short piece will be interested in The One I Knew the Best of All: A Memory of the Mind of a Child (1893), Mrs. Burnett's full autobiography of her childhood, told from the perspective of viewing her younger self as a character in a story. How I Served My Apprenticeship was published in The Lady's Realm in November 1896.
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In the Garden - 1925. This short book, published posthumously, was written as Mrs. Burnett reflected on the end of her life. Used copies sell for around $150. I have obtained a copy and digitized it here.
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Introduction to the book The Writings of Kate Douglas Wiggin - Mrs. Burnett offers an effusive foreword praising the writings of Kate Douglas Wiggin, famed author of "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm." Burnett's insightful comments show deep admiration and affection for Wiggin's writing, and beautiful recognition of their kindred worldview. This introduction was published in 1912.
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My Robin - Mrs. Burnett describes her friendship and love for a real, human-like English robin, who inspired the character of the robin in "The Secret Garden." This article was published as a small book in 1912.
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My Toy Cupboard - In her signature whimsical manner, Mrs. Burnett describes her toy collection that delights girls and boys... and herself! This article was published in The Ladies' Home Journal, April 1915.
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The Attic in the House on Long Island - part of Mrs. Burnett's "The Romantick Lady" series, Good Housekeeping, May 1916
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The Christmas in the Fog - Carrying passengers from London to the United States, a ship is stranded in the fog on Christmas Day; Mrs. Burnett devises a plan to help the children celebrate Christmas. This article appeared as part of Mrs. Burnett's "The Romantick Lady" series, Good Housekeeping, December 1914
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The Drury Lane Boys' Club - With the help of a few benefactors, a group of street boys seeking to make the best of themselves set up a club that provides friendship, education, and opportunity. This article was published in Scribner's Monthly, June 1892.
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The Enchanted Coach - This amusing story tells of a lovely figurine that is broken by several calamities, and is restored through determination and affectionate attention to detail. This article was published in The Ladies' Home Journal, October 1911.
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The House in the Dismal Swamp - A traveling musician (Mrs. Burnett's brother) discovers an impoverished family living in a mysteriously elegant home in a rural swamp. This article was published in Good Housekeeping, March 1920.
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The Magic in Children's Books - Mrs. Burnett laments the paucity of children's books during her childhood, and expresses the importance of engaging and stimulating books for a child's intellectual, moral, and imaginative development. This article was published in The New York Times, November 1920.
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The Man Who Most Influenced Me - Mrs. Burnett was the first of a series of six authors addressing the question of who most influenced her. Although he teases her, a neighbor in Frances' childhood serves a companion with whom she can discuss books. This article was published in The Ladies' Home Journal, December 1894.
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The Passing of the Kings - Good Housekeeping, March 1919
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The Story of a Beautiful Thing - Mrs. Burnett describes the Invisible Children's Aid Association, which provides comfort and nursing care for sick children. This article was published in Scribner's Monthly, June 1894.
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The Woman in the Other Stateroom - While traveling to Italy, Mrs. Burnett shares her Belief to uplift a fellow traveler from ill health. This article was published as part of Mrs. Burnett's "The Romantick Lady" series, Good Housekeeping, April 1915.
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When He Decides - appears as Chapter Two of the book When He Is Twenty: Five Perplexing Phases of the Boy Question Considered, Fleming H. Revell Company, 1894
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This article was published in St. Nicholas Magazine in June 1893.
Free PDF - Read now
How I Served My Apprenticeship - Mrs. Burnett describes how she started writing and how her first stories came to be published. Readers who enjoy this short piece will be interested in The One I Knew the Best of All: A Memory of the Mind of a Child (1893), Mrs. Burnett's full autobiography of her childhood, told from the perspective of viewing her younger self as a character in a story. How I Served My Apprenticeship was published in The Lady's Realm in November 1896.
Free PDF - Read now
In the Garden - 1925. This short book, published posthumously, was written as Mrs. Burnett reflected on the end of her life. Used copies sell for around $150. I have obtained a copy and digitized it here.
Free PDF - Read now
Introduction to the book The Writings of Kate Douglas Wiggin - Mrs. Burnett offers an effusive foreword praising the writings of Kate Douglas Wiggin, famed author of "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm." Burnett's insightful comments show deep admiration and affection for Wiggin's writing, and beautiful recognition of their kindred worldview. This introduction was published in 1912.
Free PDF - Read now
My Robin - Mrs. Burnett describes her friendship and love for a real, human-like English robin, who inspired the character of the robin in "The Secret Garden." This article was published as a small book in 1912.
Free PDF - Read now
My Toy Cupboard - In her signature whimsical manner, Mrs. Burnett describes her toy collection that delights girls and boys... and herself! This article was published in The Ladies' Home Journal, April 1915.
Free PDF - Read now
The Attic in the House on Long Island - part of Mrs. Burnett's "The Romantick Lady" series, Good Housekeeping, May 1916
Free PDF - Read now
The Christmas in the Fog - Carrying passengers from London to the United States, a ship is stranded in the fog on Christmas Day; Mrs. Burnett devises a plan to help the children celebrate Christmas. This article appeared as part of Mrs. Burnett's "The Romantick Lady" series, Good Housekeeping, December 1914
Free PDF - Read now
The Drury Lane Boys' Club - With the help of a few benefactors, a group of street boys seeking to make the best of themselves set up a club that provides friendship, education, and opportunity. This article was published in Scribner's Monthly, June 1892.
Free PDF - Read now
The Enchanted Coach - This amusing story tells of a lovely figurine that is broken by several calamities, and is restored through determination and affectionate attention to detail. This article was published in The Ladies' Home Journal, October 1911.
Free PDF - Read now
The House in the Dismal Swamp - A traveling musician (Mrs. Burnett's brother) discovers an impoverished family living in a mysteriously elegant home in a rural swamp. This article was published in Good Housekeeping, March 1920.
Free PDF - Read now
The Magic in Children's Books - Mrs. Burnett laments the paucity of children's books during her childhood, and expresses the importance of engaging and stimulating books for a child's intellectual, moral, and imaginative development. This article was published in The New York Times, November 1920.
Free PDF - Read now
The Man Who Most Influenced Me - Mrs. Burnett was the first of a series of six authors addressing the question of who most influenced her. Although he teases her, a neighbor in Frances' childhood serves a companion with whom she can discuss books. This article was published in The Ladies' Home Journal, December 1894.
Free PDF - Read now
The Passing of the Kings - Good Housekeeping, March 1919
Free PDF - Read now
The Story of a Beautiful Thing - Mrs. Burnett describes the Invisible Children's Aid Association, which provides comfort and nursing care for sick children. This article was published in Scribner's Monthly, June 1894.
Free PDF - Read now
The Woman in the Other Stateroom - While traveling to Italy, Mrs. Burnett shares her Belief to uplift a fellow traveler from ill health. This article was published as part of Mrs. Burnett's "The Romantick Lady" series, Good Housekeeping, April 1915.
Free PDF - Read now
When He Decides - appears as Chapter Two of the book When He Is Twenty: Five Perplexing Phases of the Boy Question Considered, Fleming H. Revell Company, 1894
Free PDF - Read now