Stories of a Governess by Annie Fisler
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| Author | Fisler, Annie |
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| Title | Stories of a Governess |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Stories of a Governess" by Annie Fisler is a fictional work written in the mid-19th century. The narrative revolves around the experiences and challenges faced by a young governess named Miss Lane as she interacts with the children under her care—a family grappling with loss and seeking guidance. The story delves into themes of childhood innocence, moral lessons, and the nurturing bond between the governess and the young ones, reflecting on the transformative power of love and responsibility. At the start of the book, the anticipation and curiosity of the children waiting for their new governess set the emotional tone. As they speculate about her qualities, the story paints a vivid picture of their home life, marked by the absence of their deceased mother and the loving but challenging environment created by their father. The narrative introduces each child's unique personality—Lillie's eagerness, Frank's restlessness, and Rosie’s quiet contemplation. The arrival of Miss Lane reveals her gentle, nurturing demeanor and her resolve to instill discipline and decorum in her young charges. As she begins to integrate into their lives, the children grapple with feelings of loss, longing, and the transformative importance of guidance in their formative years. The opening establishes a foundation of emotional depth and moral undertones that promise to unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | School children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Governesses -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52572 |
| Release Date | Jul 14, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 69 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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