The Children's Book (1915)

The Children's Book, written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and first published in 1915, is a novel that tells the story of a group of children growing up in Edwardian England. The book follows the lives of the Wellwoods, a wealthy and artistic family, and their friends and acquaintances, as they navigate the changing social and political landscape of the early 20th century.The novel is set against the backdrop of the suffragette movement and the First World War, and explores themes of family, love, loss, and creativity. The characters in the book are vividly drawn, and include a wide range of personalities, from the idealistic and passionate to the cynical and jaded.At the heart of the story is the relationship between the Wellwood children and their mother, Olive, who is a successful writer of children's books. Olive is a complex and conflicted character, torn between her love for her children and her desire for artistic fulfillment, and her story is interwoven with those of the other characters in the book.The Children's Book is a rich and rewarding read, full of vivid descriptions and memorable characters. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today, offering a glimpse into a world that is both familiar and strange, and exploring the timeless themes of childhood, family, and creativity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.