“I've stolen a garden. It isn't mine, it isn't anybody's. Nobody wants it, nobody cares for it, nobody ever goes into it. Perhaps everything is dead in it already, I don't know. I don't care, I don't care. Nobody has any right to take it from me when I care about it and they don't. They're letting it die, all shut in by itsellf!”
This novel, known for its evocative imagery and emotional depth, follows the journey of a young orphan girl who discovers a neglected garden in her new home. Through her efforts to restore the garden, she learns about the power of nature and the importance of nurturing one's inner and outer landscapes. more
Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English playwright known for her rich imagination and delicate emotional descriptions. Her works spanned various genres including drama, novels, and poetry, with her most famous works being 'Little Women' and 'The Secret Garden'. Born on November 24, 1849, she passed away on October 29, 1924. more
“It was so easy to let someone care for you.”
“Tout ce qui vaut la peine d'être fait mérite et exige d'être bien fait.”