The Obligations Of Literature To The Mothers Of England (1840)

By Caroline Amelia Halsted

Book Overview

The Obligations Of Literature To The Mothers Of England is a book written by Caroline Amelia Halsted in 1840. The book highlights the importance of literature in the education and upbringing of children, particularly in England. Halsted argues that mothers play a crucial role in shaping the minds and character of their children, and therefore, literature should be written with the intention of aiding mothers in this task. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of literature and its relationship to motherhood. Halsted discusses the importance of moral and religious education, the role of storytelling in teaching children virtues, and the need for literature to be accessible and appropriate for different ages and genders. She also touches on the impact of literature on society as a whole, emphasizing the need for literature to promote positive values and contribute to the betterment of society.Throughout the book, Halsted draws on examples from classic literature to illustrate her points, and provides practical advice for mothers on how to use literature to educate and inspire their children. The Obligations Of Literature To The Mothers Of England is a thought-provoking and insightful work that sheds light on the important role of literature in shaping the minds and values of future generations.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: 1165671417
• ISBN13: 9781165671410
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"