Little Princess

Author: Burnett
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The protagonist of A Little Princess is a strong and precocious girl who, in the face of adversity, remains steadfast in her inner secrets and her dreams of life, ultimately bringing about a turning point that turns dreams into reality. The little heroine's grace and elegance, as well as her tolerance and kindness, inspire those around her and generations of readers, calling upon people to embrace goodness. A very smart little girl—Sarah Crewe, the only daughter of a British officer in India—she was raised by her father, Captain Crewe, after her mother's death. At the age of seven, her father sent her to a school in London. Due to her family's wealth, she naturally became a student of great importance to the school and was regarded as a source of pride by the vain and ambitious Principal Minchin; she also became the "little princess" adored by all. However, just as she stood at the pinnacle of joy and honor, misfortune slowly approached her. Sarah's father, having failed in his career and fallen seriously ill, passed away. At this point, Sarah suddenly fell into a deep abyss of misfortune and hardship, overnight transforming from a cherished "little princess" into a worthless "scullery maid." After suffering such a sudden blow, she did not become discouraged; her inherent noble qualities did not change either. In this cold and harsh reality, her kindness and selfless nature ultimately made her the true "little princess" in people's hearts.