The Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy by Sarah Fielding
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"The Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy" by Sarah Fielding is a novel published in 1749. Recognized as the first full-length novel written for children, it follows nine pupils at Mrs Teachum's boarding school over ten days of learning and storytelling. When a gift of apples sparks conflict among the students, it sets in motion lessons about virtue, reflection, and the dangers of pride and envy. Through fairy tales and life stories,
the girls discover that education should bring joy, not drudgery, and that love and affection create the happiest societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fielding, Sarah, 1710-1768 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Governess,_or_The_Little_Female_Academy |
| Note | Being the history of Mrs. Teachum, and her nine girls. With their nine days amusement: Calculated for the entertainment and instruction of young ladies in their education. |
| Credits | Produced by Pat Pflieger, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Schools -- Fiction |
| Subject | Didactic fiction |
| Subject | Governesses -- Fiction |
| Subject | Girls' schools -- Fiction |
| Subject | School children -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1905 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 652 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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