The following pages may be considered rather as a Collection of the BEAUTIES of M. BERQUIN, than as a literally abridged translation of that work, several original thoughts and observations being occasionally introduced into different parts of them.

ContentsChristmasThe Stage CoachChristmas EveChristmas DayThe Christmas Dinner

The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders (commonly known as simply "Moll Flanders") is a novel written by Daniel Defoe in 1722.Defoe wrote this after his work as a journalist and pamphleteer. By 1722, Defoe had become recognized as a novelist, with the success of Robinson Crusoe in 1719. His political work was tapering off at this point, due to the fall of both Whig and Tory party leaders with whom he had been associated; Robert Walpole was beginning his rise, and De...

This book was written while Wollstonecraft's experience as school-mistress and governess was still fresh in her memory. As she explained in the preface, her object was to make up, in some measure, for the defective education or moral training which, as a rule, children in those days received from their parents. In addressing a youthful audience, Mary was as deeply inspired by her love of goodness, per se, and her detestation of conventional conceptions of virtue, as she was afterwards in a...

The Vicar of Wakefield – subtitled A Tale, Supposed to be written by Himself – is a novel by Irish writer Oliver Goldsmith (1728–1774), illustrated by English illustrator Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) for the 1929 edition. It was written from 1761 to 1762 and published in 1766. It was one of the most popular and widely read 18th-century novels among Victorians.

Moll's mother is a convict in Newgate Prison in London who is given a reprieve by "pleading her belly," a reference to the custom of staying the executions of pregnant criminals. Her mother is eventually transported to Colonial United States, and Moll Flanders (not her birth name, she emphasises, taking care not to reveal it) is raised from the age of three until adolescence by a kindly foster mother. Thereafter she gets attached to a household as a servant where she is loved by both sons,...

In "The Looking-Glass for the Mind; or, Intellectual Mirror," M. Berquin offers a profound exploration into the moral and intellectual development of children, rendered through a collection of stories that illuminate virtues such as honesty, empathy, and perseverance. Adopting a didactic literary style, Berquin crafts each tale with a blend of simplicity and sophistication, inviting young readers to reflect on the complexities of human nature. The book stands as an emblematic work of the E...

Originally published in 1722, ‘Moll Flanders’ is one of the earliest picaresque novels in English by Daniel Defoe, an English novelist, pamphleteer, and journalist, author of Robinson Crusoe (171922). It has both captivated and shocked countless readers. It is a masterpiece of fiction that is written in the form of an autobiographical memoir. Daniel Defoe's roguish heroine tells the scandalous facts of her adventurous life with such simple and straightforward sincerity and with such a weal...

Popular novel, first published in 1853.

The children engage in various outdoor activities, including exploring the grounds, playing games, and enjoying the simple pleasures of rural life. Through their experiences, the story emphasizes themes such as friendship, family bonds, and the joy of spending time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The book highlights the values of enjoying nature, appreciating the small moments of life, and fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity.Holidays at the Grange is an uplifting an...

The novel is a Bildungsroman, a genre that focuses on the moral and psychological development of the main character.Edward Bulwer-Lytton was a prominent English novelist, known for his contributions to various genres in the 19th century. "Paul Clifford" tells the story of the eponymous character, Paul Clifford, who becomes a highwayman and is caught in a series of adventures and misfortunes.Similar to "The Last of the Barons," "Paul Clifford" is often published as a complete work, but it m...

In "My Bird and My Dog: A Tale for Youth," the anonymous author crafts a charming narrative that explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the natural world through the eyes of a young protagonist. Utilizing a simplistic yet engaging literary style, the book employs vivid imagery and relatable dialogue that captivates its youthful audience while simultaneously providing subtle moral lessons. Set against a pastoral backdrop, the interactions between the boy and his beloved pets encourage ...