The Fairchild Family by Mary Martha Sherwood

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Author Sherwood, Mary Martha, 1775-1851
Editor Palgrave, Mary E.
Illustrator Rudland, Florence M.
Title The Fairchild Family
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Summary "The Fairchild Family" by Mary Martha Sherwood is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around the everyday lives of siblings Lucy, Emily, and Henry Fairchild, exploring their experiences and moral teachings in a rural setting equipped with themes relatable to both children of the era and modern readers." "The opening of the story introduces the Fairchild family, focusing on their simple domestic life filled with lessons, play, and moral values. The children, Lucy, Emily, and Henry, engage in various activities, including a joyful birthday outing and learning to navigate their desires and feelings. The interactions among the characters reveal a homely and nurturing environment, while subtle hints at moral dilemmas lay the framework for the children's character development throughout the narrative. The early chapters set the stage for timeless themes of kindness, obedience, envy, and the inevitable challenges of growing up." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 29725
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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