Young Grandison, volume 1 (of 2) by Madame de Cambon
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"Young Grandison, Volume 1" by Madame de Cambon is a novel likely written in the late 18th century. The book takes the form of a series of letters exchanged mainly between a young boy named William and his mother, offering insights into the moral, educational, and social dynamics of his upbringing. The narrative revolves around themes of compassion, good character, and the importance of benevolence in both personal and familial relationships. The
opening portion introduces readers to William, who has just embarked on a journey away from his mother, expressing both sorrow and admiration for the new people he encounters, particularly Lady Grandison and her son, Charles. Through a thoughtful correspondence with his mother, William shares his observations on family life and moral lessons learned in the Grandison household, emphasizing the importance of virtue and kindness. As he details his experiences and the pleasant company he finds, readers can sense William's internal struggles with loneliness and his attempts to cultivate a sense of purpose and responsibility in his new environment. The letters set a foundational premise for the exploration of personal growth and ethical ideals that will likely unravel in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cambon, Madame de (Maria Geertruida van de Werken), 1734-1796? |
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| Translator | Wollstonecraft, Mary, 1759-1797 |
| Title |
Young Grandison, volume 1 (of 2) A series of letters from young persons to their friends |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: J. Johnson,1790. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Epistolary fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68481 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 363 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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