The Governess Or The Little Female Academy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419164422)

The Governess Or The Little Female Academy is a novel written by Sarah Fielding. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around the character of Mrs. Teachum, a governess who runs a boarding school for young girls. The novel is written in the form of letters exchanged between Mrs. Teachum and her sister, as well as between the girls in her school.The story follows the lives of the young girls in the school and their experiences as they learn about the world around them. The novel touches upon various themes such as education, morality, and social status. Mrs. Teachum is portrayed as a kind and nurturing figure who is dedicated to the education and well-being of her students.The novel also explores the relationships between the girls and their families, as well as the societal pressures they face as young women. The characters in the novel are well-developed and the story is filled with humor, drama, and romance.Overall, The Governess Or The Little Female Academy is a delightful novel that provides a fascinating insight into the lives of young women in the 18th century. It is a charming and thought-provoking read that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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: 1419164422
ISBN-13: 9781419164422
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 120
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.24h x 7.58w x 0.31d