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Classical literature

A Little Princess

1 min read·eng. A Little Princess · 1905

Main Characters and Their Development

  • Sara Crewe, the daughter of a wealthy English officer, who becomes an orphan and loses all her wealth, but eventually finds inner strength and kindness, helps others, and ultimately finds happiness.
  • Miss Minchin, the headmistress of the girls' school, who is initially favorable to Sara because of her wealth, but becomes her worst enemy after Sara loses her fortune.
  • Becky, a young maid at Miss Minchin's school, who becomes a loyal friend to Sara in her hardships.
  • Ermengarde St. John, Sara's classmate, who becomes her friend due to Sara's kindness and empathy.
  • Lavinia Herbert, a self-centered and jealous classmate of Sara, who tries to make her life even harder when Sara falls into misfortune.
  • Ralph Crewe, a friend of Sara's father, who eventually finds her and restores her position in society.
A Little Princess
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
———Original title: eng. A Little Princess · 1905
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