Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy
Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy is a 1749 folklore and fairy tales novel by Sarah Fielding.
A free LibriVox audiobook (5 h 16 min) is available.
About Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy
The Governess, or The Little Female Academy (published 1749) by Sarah Fielding is the first full-length novel written for children, and a significant work of 18th-century children's literature. (Wikipedia) It's about a boarding school for girls and its students. On each day, a story or part of a story is read aloud to the girls. Then Mrs. Teachum, who runs the school, explains the lesson to be taken from each reading. - Summary by mlcui
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Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy — LibriVox recording, 5 h 16 min in 17 sections.
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Quick answers
Who wrote Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy?
Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy was written by Sarah Fielding and first published in 1749.
What genre is Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy?
It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.
Is there a free audiobook of Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 5 h 16 min.
What books are similar to Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy?
Readers who like it often enjoy Gulliver's Travels, Faust and The Odyssey.
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