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Original Stories from Real Life: With Conversations Calculated to Regulate the Affections, and Form the Mind to Truth and Goodness
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Excerpt from Original Stories From Real Life: With Conversations, Calculated to Regulate the Affections, and Form the Mind to Truth and Goodness H ese converfations and tales an: accommodated to the Brefcnt {late of fo tiety which obliges the author to attempt to cure thofe faults by reafon, which ought never to have taken mm in the infant mind. Good habits, far preferable to the precepts of reafon; but, as this talk requires more judgment than generally falls to the Ice of parents, {ub fiitutes muil be fought for, and medicines given, when regimen would have anfwered the purpofe much better. I believe chofe who examine their own minds will teadil'yr agr cc with me, that reafon, widv difficulty, conquers fettled habits, even when 1t is arrived at fome degree of maturity: why then do we fufi'er children to be bound with fetters, which their halfzfprmed faculties cannot break. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Age
12-15
Text complexity
advanced
Length
180 pages
Why to read
- Historical Significance: As a work by Mary Wollstonecraft, a foundational feminist philosopher and writer, 'Original Stories from Real Life' offers insight into 18th-century thought on education and the role of women in society. Reading it connects you with the early ideas of female empowerment and education reform.
- Moral Development: The book is designed to teach moral lessons through storytelling, which makes it a valuable resource for readers interested in the development of character and virtue. It provides a unique perspective on how to cultivate truth and goodness in one's life.
- Literary Appreciation: Wollstonecraft's work is an example of 18th-century literature and provides an opportunity to appreciate the writing style, narrative techniques, and language of the period. It enriches the reader's understanding of literary history and its evolution.
- Educational Philosophy: For those interested in the history of education, 'Original Stories from Real Life' offers a glimpse into the educational philosophies of the past. It reflects Wollstonecraft's progressive views on how to engage children's minds and shape their affections through thoughtful conversation and storytelling.