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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. As such and in itself it is a significant work of 18th-century children's literature .
Oct 10, 2008 · THE GOVERNESS; OR, THE LITTLE FEMALE ACADEMY (1749) by Sarah Fielding. There lived in the northern parts of England, a gentlewoman who undertook the education of young ladies; and this trust she endeavoured faithfully to discharge, by instructing those committed to her care in reading, writing, working, and in all proper forms of behaviour.
Sep 1, 1999 · Fielding, Sarah, 1710-1768: Title: 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 Language: English: LoC Class
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Sarah Fielding (8 November 1710 – 9 April 1768) was an English author and sister of the novelist Henry Fielding. She wrote The Governess, or The Little Female Academy (1749), thought to be the first novel in English aimed expressly at children . [1]
“Consider with me, what is the true use of reading,” begins Sarah Fielding in the preface to her 1749 book The Governess. “If you can fix this truth in your minds, namely, that the true use...
May 11, 2022 · The governess ; or, the little female academy. by. Fielding, Sarah, 1710-1768. Publication date. 1749. Topics. English fiction -- 18th century -- Early works to 1800, English fiction -- Women authors -- 18th century -- Early works to 1800, Children's literature, English -- 18th century, Children's literature, English, English fiction, English ...
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Sarah Fielding's The Governess, or Little Female Academy (1749) was the first English novel written expressly for girls, and it is Fielding's only work directed expressly at a younger audience.
