The Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy - Fielding, Sarah
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Sarah Fielding's "The Governess, or, The Little Female Academy" offers a captivating glimpse into the world of 18th-century female education. This historical novel, a cornerstone of early children's literature, explores the lives and moral development of young girls within the confines of a boarding school. Focusing on themes of friendship and the importance of moral instruction, "The Governess" presents a microcosm of society, examining the social dynamics and personal growth of its young students. Fielding's narrative provides valuable insights into the expectations and opportunities…mehr

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Sarah Fielding's "The Governess, or, The Little Female Academy" offers a captivating glimpse into the world of 18th-century female education. This historical novel, a cornerstone of early children's literature, explores the lives and moral development of young girls within the confines of a boarding school. Focusing on themes of friendship and the importance of moral instruction, "The Governess" presents a microcosm of society, examining the social dynamics and personal growth of its young students. Fielding's narrative provides valuable insights into the expectations and opportunities afforded to women during this period. A significant work within the literary and historical fiction genres, this meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to experience a timeless story of youthful camaraderie and the shaping of character. Discover the enduring charm and historical significance of "The Governess," a story that continues to resonate with its themes of education, friendship, and the journey toward adulthood. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Sarah Fielding (8 November 1710 - 9 April 1768) was an English author and the sister of novelist Henry Fielding. She wrote The Governess, or The Little Female Academy (1749), which is regarded to be the first novel in English directed specifically for children. Previously, she achieved fame with her work The Adventures of David Simple (1744). Sarah Fielding was born in East Stour, Dorset in 1710 to Edmund Feilding and his wife Sarah, nee Gould (died 1718), following Henry and Ursula; her younger siblings were Anne, Beatrice, and Edmund. Edmund, Sarah's father and the third son of John Feilding, was a military commander and a relative of the Earls of Denbigh (his father, John, was the youngest son of the third Earl). Although Edmund spelled his last name "Feilding" as frequently as "Fielding," Henry and Sarah spelled it "Fielding." When questioned by an Earl of Denbigh why, Henry Fielding's son replied, "I cannot tell, my Lord, except that my branch of the family were the first to know how to spell."