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Sarah Fielding's "The Governess, or, The Little Female Academy" offers a captivating glimpse into the world of 18th-century female education. This historical novel, a cornerstone of early children's literature, explores the lives and moral development of young girls within the confines of a boarding school. Focusing on themes of friendship and the importance of moral instruction, "The Governess" presents a microcosm of society, examining the social dynamics and personal growth of its young students. Fielding's narrative provides valuable insights into the expectations and opportunities afforded to women during this period. A significant work within the literary and historical fiction genres, this meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to experience a timeless story of youthful camaraderie and the shaping of character. Discover the enduring charm and historical significance of "The Governess," a story that continues to resonate with its themes of education, friendship, and the journey toward adulthood.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

First published in 1749 and reissued here in its 1765 printing, this novel by Sarah Fielding (1710–68) attempts to encourage young women to lives of virtue and benevolence through the story of nine girls living with their governess, Mrs Teachum, in a school in the north of England. The girls, aged between eleven and fourteen years old, learn the feminine graces and manners from various lessons and field trips organised by their teacher, as well as through the tales they tell each other. Skilled in conveying moral messages in this educational context, Fielding, whose brother was the novelist Henry Fielding, had also published anonymously The Adventures of David Simple (1744). The present work is particularly notable for being the first novel written in English expressly for children. An important text in eighteenth-century literature, it will appeal especially to readers interested in the history of women's education.

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