The Governess : The Governess ; or, The Little Female Academy

Published in 1749, the story of Mrs. Teachum and the nine pupils who make up her “little female academy” is widely recognized as the first full-length novel for children, and the first to be aimed specifically at girls. The daily experiences of Mrs. Teachum’s charges are interwoven with fables and fairy tales illustrating the book’s underlying principles, which draw on contemporary theories of education and virtue. As central to the history of the novel as it is to the development of children’s literature, The Governess is a pioneering work by one of the eighteenth century’s most respected women writers. This Broadview edition includes a critical introduction that places The Governess in its cultural and literary context; appendices include examples of eighteenth-century educational literature and selections from Fielding’s correspondence.Author: Sarah Fielding,author,Candace Ward,author Contributors: Sarah Fielding,author,Candace Ward,author Binding: paperback Number Of Pages: 242 Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Format: illustrated Edition: Illustrated Published/Release Date: 26 Sep 2005 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Broadview Press Ltd Author/Director/Artist: Sarah Fielding Dimension (cm): 216x140x11 mm Package Dimension (cm): 14x217x138 mm Item Weight (g): 295 Package Weight (g): 294