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The Young Visiters, first published in 1919 more than thirty years after it was written by nine‑year‑old Daisy Ashford, is celebrated as a comic masterpiece of late Victorian England. Its witty commentary on love, manners and customs has entered common usage and inspired stage, television and musical adaptations. The new edition features fresh transcriptions, Posy Simmonds illustrations, and J. M. Barrie’s original preface, preserving the work’s charm for modern readers.
First publish date: 1919
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Daisy Ashford
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