The Writings of Jane Taylor: Correspondence Between a Mother and Her Daughter at School. Original Poems for Infant Minds. Display, a Tale

By Isaac Taylor and Jane Taylor

Book Overview

This volume collects several important works by Jane Taylor (1783-1824), a celebrated English poet and writer best known for the poem "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." Included are her personal letters in "Correspondence Between a Mother and Her Daughter at School," offering insights into family life and education in the early 19th century. Also featured are "Original Poems for Infant Minds," a collection of verses designed to instruct and entertain young readers, showcasing Taylor's gift for simple yet profound moral lessons. Finally, "Display, a Tale" provides a longer narrative, demonstrating her skill in prose.

This collection offers a valuable glimpse into the mind of a significant figure in children's literature and provides a window into the literary and social landscape of her time. These writings continue to resonate with readers interested in the history of education, women's writing, and the development of children's literature.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 114206784X
• ISBN13: 9781142067847
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"