My Robin E-Book

Frances Hodgson Burnett

• Herausgeber: DigiCat
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2022

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Frances Hodgson Burnett's 'My Robin' is a captivating novel that delves into the themes of friendship, loyalty, and the beauty of nature. Written in a lyrical and evocative style, the book transports readers to the English countryside, where the protagonist forms a special bond with a robin. Set against the backdrop of the Victorian era, Burnett's descriptive prose brings the lush landscapes to life, making it a sensory experience for the reader. The intricate plot weaves together elements of adventure and introspection, making 'My Robin' a timeless classic in the realm of children's literature. Frances Hodgson Burnett, known for her iconic works such as 'The Secret Garden' and 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' drew inspiration from her own love for nature and the outdoors when crafting this heartwarming tale. Her deep connection to the natural world shines through in the vivid imagery and heartfelt moments that define the novel. For fans of classic literature and nature enthusiasts alike, 'My Robin' is a must-read that will leave a lasting impression and remind readers of the joy that can be found in the simplest of creatures and experiences.

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Frances Hodgson Burnett

My Robin

 

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MY ROBIN

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There came to me among the letters I received last spring one which touched me very closely. It was a letter full of delightful things but the delightful thing which so reached my soul was a question. The writer had been reading "The Secret Garden" and her question was this: "Did you own the original of the robin? He could not have been a mere creature of fantasy. I feel sure you owned him." I was thrilled to the centre of my being. Here was some one who plainly had been intimate with robins—English robins. I wrote and explained as far as one could in a letter what I am now going to relate in detail.

I did not own the robin—he owned me—or perhaps we owned each other. He was an English robin and he was a PERSON—not a mere bird. An English robin differs greatly from the American one. He is much smaller and quite differently shaped. His body is daintily round and plump, his legs are delicately slender. He is a graceful little patrician with an astonishing allurement of bearing. His eye is large and dark and dewy; he wears a tight little red satin waistcoat on his full round breast and every tilt of his head, every flirt of his wing is instinct with dramatic significance. He is fascinatingly conceited—he burns with curiosity—he is determined to engage in social relations at almost any cost and his raging jealousy of attention paid to less worthy objects than himself drives him at times to efforts to charm and distract which are irresistible. An intimacy with a robin—an English robin—is a liberal education.