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The Barring Out, Eton Montem, Being The Sixth Volume Of The Parent'S Assistant, Or, Stories For Children

The Barring Out, Eton Montem, Being The Sixth Volume Of The Parent'S Assistant, Or, Stories For Children

Edgeworth, Maria

Paperback

AnimalsGeneral Juvenile Fiction

ISBN10: 9354364381
ISBN13: 9789354364389
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jan 11 2021
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Step inside the hallowed halls of Regency era England, where the traditions of Eton College and the lessons of youth come vividly alive. The Barring Out, Eton Montem, the sixth volume of Maria Edgeworth's beloved Parent's Assistant, invites readers young and old to discover the timeless charm of classic juvenile fiction. Here, Edgeworth's keen understanding of childhood, school discipline and rules, and the intricate customs of boarding school life blend into a collection of classic moral tales that have shaped generations. In these stories, children encounter the rituals and challenges of school-moments of rebellion, camaraderie, and the ever-present call to good conduct. Edgeworth's didactic children's fiction remains engaging, never preachy, offering lessons in character and virtue that resonate as powerfully today as when first penned. Parents seeking read aloud family stories or a thoughtful addition to a homeschool literature curriculum will find both warmth and wisdom in these pages. For collectors and lovers of early British children's classics, this volume stands as a testament to the origins of the English school story, capturing the spirit of Eton's unique customs and the moral landscape of its time. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are revisiting the complete Parent's Assistant series or discovering it for the first time, The Barring Out, Eton Montem endures as a cultural treasure, connecting today's families to the formative tales and traditions that have inspired young readers for over two centuries.

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