The Governess; or Little Female Academy (Broadview Editions Series)

Candace Ward

ISBN 10: 1551114127 / ISBN 13: 9781551114125

Published by Broadview Press, 2005

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003209210

Synopsis:

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.

About the Author: Candace Ward is an Assistant Professor of English at Florida State University.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Governess; or Little Female Academy (...
Publisher: Broadview Press
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good