A little princess
Subtitle: gender and empire
By: Roderick McGillis.
Series: Twayne's masterwork studies ;; no. 159
Publisher: Twayne Publishers; Prentice Hall International
Published: 1996
Place of publication: New York; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 116
Subjects: Burnett, Frances Hodgson, 1849-1924.; Children -- Books and reading -- United States -- History -- 20th century.; Children's stories, American -- History and criticism.; Children's stories, English -- History and criticism.; Imperialism in literature.; Feminism and literature.; Sex role in literature.; Orphans in literature.; Girls in literature.
Description: As Roderick McGillis eloquently argues in this comprehensive reading of Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic children's story, many of the issues the author raises in A Little Princess are still worth debating: What kind of education should women have? How does a woman fit into the economic and social structure? Just how are women and girls constructed by our society? How do women relate to one another across class lines?

In tracing Sara Crewe's social odyssey at Miss Minchin's school for girls, McGillis discusses various areas in which Burnett's conceptions of gender and empire come into play: his engaging introduction provides valuable insights not only into Burnett's art but also into the effects of Victorian mores and culture on individual lives.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 109-112) and index.