The Railway Children [Hardcover]
The Railway Children [Hardcover] | Rare and modern books | E. Nesbit
Rare and modern books
E. Nesbit
GenNext Publication,
2023
The Railway Children [Hardcover]
The Railway Children [Hardcover] | Rare and modern books | E. Nesbit
Rare and modern books
E. Nesbit
GenNext Publication,
2023
40.76 €
(Delhi,
India)
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Details
- Year of publication
- 2023
- ISBN
- 1111025369682
- Author
- E. Nesbit
- Pages
- 192
- Publishers
- GenNext Publication
- Keyword
- Classic Fiction
- Languages
- English
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Print on demand
- True
Description
About the book: "The Railway Children" by Edith Nesbit, originally serialized in 1905 and later published as a children's book, follows a family moving to "The Three Chimneys" near a railway after the father is falsely accused of espionage. The children Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis befriend an old gentleman who helps prove their father's innocence, leading to a heartwarming reunion. Inspired by walks to Grove Park nature reserve, the story intertwines themes of friendship, justice, and compassion. It possibly draws influence from the Dreyfus Affair and features a Russian exile, symbolizing real-life dissidents. The book also references the Russo-Japanese War, placing its setting in 1905.
