1749 The
Governess; or, the Little Female Academy by Sarah Fielding
The first full length novel for children and one of the first books published for girls
The
plot of The Governess seems to be based largely upon the Lockean
educational ideal of avoiding learning as work or a job, and instead presenting
it as something to be enjoyed. To this effect, Fielding employs the use of
fairy tales as well as everyday occurrences (receiving a letter, meeting
strangers, touring fancy houses) to educate her pupils toward a living life
full of happiness.
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| Maria Edgeworth (1768-1849) |
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