"The Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy" by Sarah Fielding, tells the story of Mrs. Teachum and her school for young girls in northern England. As the governess, Mrs. Teachum is dedicated to giving her pupils both an education and strong moral character. The story focuses on the trials, moral lessons, friendships, and personal growth that are important for the girls and come about during conflict. Early in the story, the values of friendship and kindness are tested between the girls when a simple disagreement over an apple becomes a bigger fight, highlighting the importance of managing emotions like jealousy and anger. Mrs. Teachum steps in to guide the girls to understand their mistakes, fix their friendships, and learn from the situation.
The Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy
By Sarah Fielding
At a school run by a kind governess, young girls must learn to overcome their flaws and build strong friendships as they face everyday challenges.
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About the AuthorSarah Fielding was an English author and sister of the playwright, novelist and magistrate Henry Fielding. She wrote The Governess, or The Little Female Academy (1749), thought to be the first novel in English aimed expressly at children. Earlier she had success with her novel The Adventures of David Simple (1744).
Sarah Fielding was an English author and sister of the playwright, novelist and magistrate Henry Fielding. She wrote The Governess, or The Little Female Academy (1749), thought to be the first novel in English aimed expressly at children. Earlier she had success with her novel The Adventures of David Simple (1744).
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