Adelaide And Theodore V1: Or, Letters On Education

By Madame La Comtesse De Genlis and Stéphanie Félicité de Genlis

Book Overview

""Adelaide and Theodore V1: Or, Letters on Education"" is a novel written by Madame La Comtesse De Genlis. The book is a series of letters exchanged between Adelaide and Theodore, two young people who are being educated by their tutor, the wise and knowledgeable Mr. Harley. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, literature, and philosophy, as well as practical skills like cooking and sewing. Through their correspondence, Adelaide and Theodore learn important lessons about morality, virtue, and the responsibilities of adulthood. The book is a classic example of the 18th-century genre of educational literature, which aimed to teach young people how to be good citizens and responsible members of society. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education or the development of moral and ethical values in young people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430473134
• ISBN13: 9781430473138
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"