The Parent's Assistant; Or, Stories for Children by Maria Edgeworth
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About this eBook
| Author | Edgeworth, Maria, 1767-1849 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Ritchie, Anne Thackeray, 1837-1919 |
| Illustrator | Hammond, Christine M. Demain, active 1886-1910 |
| Title | The Parent's Assistant; Or, Stories for Children |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Introduction -- Preface -- The orphans -- Lazy Lawrence -- The false key -- Simple Susan -- The white pigeon -- The birthday present -- Eton Montem -- Forgive and forget -- Waste not, want not; or, two strings to your bow -- Old Poz -- The mimic -- The barring out; or, party spirit -- The bracelets -- The little merchants -- Tarlton -- The basket-woman. |
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| Summary | "The Parent's Assistant; Or, Stories for Children" by Maria Edgeworth is a collection of children's stories written in the early 19th century. This anthology focuses on moral lessons and the experiences of young protagonists, often reflecting themes of industriousness, honesty, and familial love. The stories are set in rural Ireland and feature a variety of characters, particularly children who navigate challenges and learn important life principles. At the start of the collection, Edgeworth introduces the story of "The Orphans," which follows Mary and her siblings after the death of their mother. Left alone in a small cabin, Mary takes on the responsibility of caring for her younger siblings while trying to secure their future and financial stability. The narrative quickly highlights their struggles to maintain their home and self-respect, underscored by the kindness of neighbors and the eventual discovery of a hidden treasure that tests their virtue and honesty. The opening establishes a foundation of familial bonds and moral dilemmas, making it clear that the tales that follow will explore themes of character and the virtues of hard work and integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36132 |
| Release Date | May 17, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 219 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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