The Fairchild Family: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Fairchild Family is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Sherwood, Mary Martha (1775–1851).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Fairchild Family" by Mary Martha Sherwood is a series of children's books published between 1818 and 1847. This bestselling work follows three siblings—Emily, Lucy, and Henry—as they navigate childhood under their devoutly evangelical parents' guidance. The first volume emphasizes the children's struggles with original sin and their need for salvation, while later installments shift toward lessons in etiquette and proper behavior. Once celebrated for its realistic portrayal of childhood, the series later became emblematic of Victorian didactic literature, ultimately overshadowed by more imaginative works.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Fairchild Family
- Author credits: Sherwood, Mary Martha (1775–1851)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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