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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Vacation Evenings, Or, Conversations Between A Governess And Her Pupils: With The Addition Of A Visitor From Eton: Being A Series Of Original Poems, T

Vacation Evenings, Or, Conversations Between A Governess And Her Pupils: With The Addition Of A Visitor From Eton: Being A Series Of Original Poems, T

Bayley, Catharine

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Biographies GeneralLetters & EssaysGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354367364
ISBN13: 9789354367366
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Jan 26 2021
Pages: 222
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Step into the drawing room of a Georgian-era household, where wisdom is gently shared and character quietly shaped. In Vacation Evenings, Or, Conversations Between A Governess And Her Pupils, Catharine Bayley invites readers to experience a series of intimate dialogues, original poems, and thoughtful essays designed to inspire virtue and spark youthful ambition. Each evening unfolds as a tapestry of governess-pupil conversations, enriched by a visiting scholar from Eton, and interwoven with classical quotations that breathe life into timeless lessons. Moral tales and didactic essays for youth blend seamlessly with a juvenile poetry collection, offering both entertainment and gentle instruction. This anthology stands as a shining example of 19th century England's educational conduct literature, where the art of storytelling meets the cultivation of moral truth. Families seeking meaningful read-aloud classics or homeschool literature readers will find much to admire in Bayley's balanced approach-stories that nurture the heart while sharpening the mind. The inclusion of passages from ancient and modern authors transforms this volume into a classical quotations reader, encouraging emulation and reflection in equal measure. For lovers of classic governess stories and those drawn to the moral fiction of the Georgian era, this collection offers both a window to the past and relevant lessons for the present. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether discovered by a casual reader or a devoted collector of moral tales anthologies, Vacation Evenings endures as both a cultural treasure and a testament to the enduring power of literature to shape character across generations.

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