Youthful folly detected: Written for the benefit of youth, particularly the…
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"YOUTHFUL FOLLY DETECTED: Written for the benefit of youth, particularly the female sex" is a moral treatise likely penned in the early 19th century. This instructional text aims to guide young women in navigating their formative years, emphasizing the importance of virtue, morality, and self-governance. It addresses the challenges and temptations that young women may face, providing them with wisdom to cultivate their character and avoid the follies that could lead to
their downfall. The book presents a series of rules and guidelines directed at young females, urging them to maintain focus on their responsibilities and to be wary of the influences of the outside world. The author stresses the need for a strong moral compass, advising young women to seek virtuous examples in literature and to practice civility in social interactions. It discusses the perils of flattery and temptation from admirers, urging caution in matters of love and personal conduct. By promoting self-reflection, respectful behavior, and the pursuit of genuine character over superficial qualities, the text ultimately seeks to empower young women to lead fulfilling and honorable lives, shaping them into responsible members of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | Youthful folly detected: Written for the benefit of youth, particularly the female sex |
| Original Publication | United States: The Observatory Press,1804. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Young women -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69318 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 285 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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