The Governess or the Little Female Academy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161464795)

The Governess or The Little Female Academy is a novel written by Sarah Fielding. It was first published in 1749 and is considered to be one of the earliest examples of a children's novel. The story follows the adventures of a group of young girls who are being educated by a governess named Miss Teachum. The girls are taught various subjects such as reading, writing, arithmetic, and sewing, but they also learn important life lessons such as the value of friendship and the importance of being kind to others. Throughout the novel, the girls encounter various challenges and obstacles, but with the help of Miss Teachum, they learn to overcome them and become better people. The novel is written in a didactic style, with the intention of teaching young girls how to behave and how to live a virtuous life. It is also notable for its use of dialogue and its portrayal of female characters as strong and capable individuals. Overall, The Governess or The Little Female Academy is a charming and insightful novel that offers a unique glimpse into the world of 18th-century education and society.Here the poor girl wept so bitterly, and was so heartily grieved, that she could not utter one word more; but sat herself down, reclining her head upon her hand, in the most melancholy posture that could be; nor could she close her eyes all night, but lay tossing and raving with the thought how she should act, and what she should say to Miss Jenny the next day.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.

Author: Sarah Fielding
ISBN-10: 1161464794
ISBN-13: 9781161464795
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 120
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.31d