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The Governess

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About The Governess

In this 1765 printing of her 1749 original, Sarah Fielding (1710-68) traces the development of nine girls under the guidance of their governess, Mrs Teachum. The first English novel intended for children, the book attempts to encourage young women to pursue lives of virtue, friendship and benevolence.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781108064781
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 172
  • Published:
  • September 25, 2013
  • Dimensions:
  • 141x213x11 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 240 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: January 4, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of The Governess

In this 1765 printing of her 1749 original, Sarah Fielding (1710-68) traces the development of nine girls under the guidance of their governess, Mrs Teachum. The first English novel intended for children, the book attempts to encourage young women to pursue lives of virtue, friendship and benevolence.

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