Sarah Fielding
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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The Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy
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.
By Sarah Fielding
Remarks on Clarissa (1749)
Explore the complex reactions to a controversial heroine as she grapples with difficult choices and their consequences.
By Sarah Fielding