Young Grandison, volume 1 (of 2) by Madame de Cambon

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Author Cambon, Madame de (Maria Geertruida van de Werken)
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.
Note Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile literature
Subject Epistolary fiction
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EBook-No. 68481
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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