Little Lord

Burnett, Frances Hodgson, 1849-1924Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.8

Word count: 309K words
Chapters: 31

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Pikku lordi by Frances Hodgson BurnettAuthor: Burnett, Frances Hodgson, 1849-1924,Language: Finnish, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Dec 22, 2016

Editor's review

This is the Finnish translation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's Little Lord Fauntleroy, a work of children's literature. Burnett is best known for The Secret Garden and A Little Princess, and she excelled at writing about children growing up amid class divides and family upheaval with warmth and a sense of reality. Little Lord Fauntleroy follows an American boy who enters an English aristocratic family and whose identity changes, and its core appeal lies in how a child's innocent goodwill collides with adult rules and class prejudice. The value of this edition lies first in its language: it gives Finnish readers or learners of Finnish an entry into a classic of children's literature, and it also works as material for comparing multiple language editions. As a public-domain e-book, it is easy to search and carry. Note that the materials do not give the translator or details of the contents, so readers should come mainly for the story and for language learning rather than for a scholarly introduction.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers learning Finnish who want to practice reading with classic children's literature
General readers interested in Burnett's work and coming-of-age stories for children
Literature lovers who need parallel reading across multiple language editions
Finnish-speaking families looking for a warm growing-up story for children

Not a good fit for

Readers who read only Chinese or English and are unfamiliar with Finnish
Researchers expecting translator's notes and a scholarly introduction
Readers who prefer fast-paced plots or adult themes

Reading tips

Finnish learners can read a chapter first, then check an English summary to reduce frustration.
Pick out the characters' dialogue and read it aloud to practice tone and everyday expression.
Compare with Burnett's other children's books to see how she handles growing-up themes.
After finishing, write three to five lines in Finnish about the characters to test comprehension and expression.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What language edition is this book?

The materials list the language as Finnish; it is the Finnish translation of Burnett's Little Lord Fauntleroy. Readers who do not know Finnish will need another language edition or reference tools to help.

Can I read it without any Finnish?

Reading it from zero is not recommended. Finnish grammar and vocabulary are demanding and beginners can easily get discouraged; it suits those with some foundation who want to build reading volume through a story.

Does this translation include translator or annotation information?

The materials give only the author, language, category, and release date, with no translator or annotation details. Readers should not assume a detailed guide; when stuck, use a dictionary or compare with another edition.

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About the author

Burnett, Frances Hodgson, 1849-1924 Author

Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849–1924) was an author of English-language children's literature whose works are often categorized in Chinese contexts as inspirational coming-of-age stories. This library holds 49 of her works, including her best-known titles A Little Princess, The Secret Garden, and Little Lord Fauntleroy, as well as versions and school editions centering on Sara Crewe. Her writing usually places children at the center, telling stories of how they keep their dignity, draw on imagination, and grow through hardship or sudden change, in a warm and sympathetic tone. Public information is limited, so her biographical details are not elaborated here; yet the repeated publication and adaptation of these works show that her portraits of girls and boys have circulated widely and left a lasting influence on later children's coming-of-age narratives.