Sarah Fielding
Sarah Fielding was an English author known for her pioneering contributions to children's literature and her familial ties to the literary world. As the sister of playwright and novelist Henry Fielding, she carved out her own niche with works that emphasized moral education and the development of young minds. Her novel, The Adventures of David Simple, published between 1744 and 1753, showcased her narrative skill and ability to weave engaging tales that appealed to both adults and younger audiences alike. Fielding's most notable work, The Governess, or The Little Female Academy, published in 1749, is recognized as the first novel in English specifically aimed at children. This groundbreaking work not only entertained but also served as a guide for young girls, addressing themes of education and virtue. Fielding's legacy lies in her role as a trailblazer in children's literature, influencing subsequent generations of writers and educators in their approach to storytelling for young readers. Her contributions helped to establish a genre that would grow significantly in the years to come.
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View all 16 quotes“Be the bridge, be the light. When iron melts, when flowers spring from fields of blood”
“Nick continued, unable to keep the smug smile form his lips. "Shall I tell you what I would do if I discovered I'd been a royal ass and had lost the only woman I'd ever really wanted?"Ralston's eyes narrowed on his brother. "I don't imagine I could stop you." Indeed not," Nick said, "I can tell you I wouldn't be standing in this godforsaken field in this godforsaken cold waiting for that idiot Oxford to shoot at me. I would walk away from this ridiculous, antiquated exercise, and I would find that womand tell her that I was a royal ass. And then I would do whatever it takes to convince her that she should take a chance on me despite my being a royal ass. And once that's done, I would get her, immediatley, to the nearest vicar and get the girl married. And with child.””
“Mae, he made me go out for a run," Jamie called out. "Tell him I don't run!" "Jamie and I are lilies of the field. We toil not, neither do we jog," Mae informed Nick.””
