Monksbury College: A Tale Of Schoolgirl Life (1878)

By Sarah Doudney

Book Overview

Monksbury College: A Tale Of Schoolgirl Life is a novel written by Sarah Doudney and published in 1878. The book tells the story of a group of young girls who attend Monksbury College, a prestigious boarding school for girls. The novel follows the lives of the students as they navigate the challenges of school life, including academic pressures, social hierarchies, and personal relationships. The main character is a young girl named Edith, who is determined to succeed academically and make a name for herself at the school. She is initially intimidated by the older girls and struggles to fit in, but eventually finds her place and becomes a respected member of the school community. Along the way, she forms close friendships with other students and experiences the ups and downs of teenage life.The novel also explores themes of morality and religion, as the girls are expected to adhere to strict codes of conduct and attend chapel services regularly. The book offers a glimpse into the world of Victorian-era boarding schools for girls, and provides a fascinating look at the education and social expectations of young women during this time period.Overall, Monksbury College: A Tale Of Schoolgirl Life is a charming and engaging novel that will appeal to readers of all ages who are interested in historical fiction, coming-of-age stories, and tales of friendship and adventure.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: 1120648734
• ISBN13: 9781120648730
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"