The Governess - Couverture souple

Fielding, Sarah

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 151200846X ISBN 13 : 9781512008463

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

The Governess (English Edition) by Sarah Fielding is a landmark work of early English fiction that brings tenderness, intelligence, and moral clarity to the everyday world of a girls’ school. First published in 1749, this influential novel follows the experiences of young pupils living under the care of a thoughtful governess who guides them through friendships, misunderstandings, lessons in character, and the gradual shaping of judgment and compassion.

Set within the rhythms of shared study and childhood society, the story explores how small choices reveal larger virtues—and how kindness, honesty, patience, and self-command can be learned through both joy and mistake. With an engaging blend of narrative episodes, conversations, and instructive tales, The Governess offers an absorbing portrait of growing up, where moral education is not delivered as cold doctrine but as lived experience, felt consequences, and earned understanding.

Long recognized for its historical importance and its humane approach to teaching, The Governess remains a rewarding read for lovers of classic literature and readers interested in the origins of the English novel. Sarah Fielding writes with warmth and insight, crafting a work that is both a compelling story and a thoughtful reflection on the formation of character—an enduring classic that still speaks to the value of empathy, fairness, and principled living.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

"The Governess" from Sarah Fielding. British author (1710-1768).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 151200846X
• ISBN 13: 9781512008463
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 162
• Éditeur: The Perfect Library
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