Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy
Chapter 1 of 18 Introduction
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- 5 h 16 min
- Language
- English
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- mlcui
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The Governess, or The Little Female Academy (published 1749) by Sarah Fielding is the first full-length novel written for children, and a significant work of 18th-century children's literature. (Wikipedia)
It's about a boarding school for girls and its students. On each day, a story or part of a story is read aloud to the girls. Then Mrs. Teachum, who runs the school, explains the lesson to be taken from each reading. - Summary by mlcui