The Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fielding, Sarah, 1710-1768

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy" by Sarah Fielding is a novel written in the early 18th century. The story revolves around Mrs. Teachum, a gentlewoman in northern England who takes on the responsibility of educating a small group of young ladies. The main focus of the narrative is on the challenges and moral lessons that arise from the daily interactions and conflicts among the girls, particularly highlighting the values of friendship, kindness, and personal growth. The opening of the narrative introduces Mrs. Teachum and sets the stage for her educational ideals, as well as her dedication to nurturing the character of her pupils. Shortly after this introduction, an incident unfolds involving a quarrel among the girls over an apple, which escalates into a physical altercation, demonstrating the themes of jealousy and anger. As each girl attempts to justify her behavior, the governess intervenes, resulting in both punishment and reconciliation. The chapter emphasizes the importance of understanding one's faults and the value of friendship in overcoming disputes, laying the groundwork for moral lessons that will resonate throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Pat Pflieger, and David Widger

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Governess,_or_The_Little_Female_Academy

Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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.

Release date is 1999-09-01