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Title: Letters to a Daughter and A Little Sermon to School Girls

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Summary: "Letters to a Daughter and A Little Sermon to School Girls" by Helen Ekin Starrett is a collection of letters offering advice and moral guidance, written during the late 19th century. The book serves as a heartfelt correspondence from a mother figure to her daughter, aiming to impart wisdom on various aspects of personal development, behavior, and societal interactions. Through a series of letters, Starrett emphasizes the significance of self-control, good manners, and the cultivation of character, highlighting their role in building meaningful relationships and achieving a fulfilling life. At the start of "Letters to a Daughter," the author introduces the concept of behavior and manners as essential tools for winning love and friendship, stressing that good manners stem from sincere moral qualities. Starrett shares a personal anecdote, illustrating the contrast between someone admired for intelligence but lacking good behavior at home. She explains that true behavior reflects one’s character, emphasizing virtues like kindness, self-control, and modesty. The tone is both nurturing and firm, as the letters aim to prepare the daughter for the challenges of life beyond the confines of home. Each letter is packed with practical advice intended to influence the daughter’s personal growth positively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Starrett, Helen Ekin, 1840-1920

EBook No.: 15419

Published: Mar 20, 2005

Downloads: 187

Language: English

Subject: Conduct of life

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Letters to a Daughter and A Little Sermon to School Girls

Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the
PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https://www.pgdp.net.

Summary: "Letters to a Daughter and A Little Sermon to School Girls" by Helen Ekin Starrett is a collection of letters offering advice and moral guidance, written during the late 19th century. The book serves as a heartfelt correspondence from a mother figure to her daughter, aiming to impart wisdom on various aspects of personal development, behavior, and societal interactions. Through a series of letters, Starrett emphasizes the significance of self-control, good manners, and the cultivation of character, highlighting their role in building meaningful relationships and achieving a fulfilling life. At the start of "Letters to a Daughter," the author introduces the concept of behavior and manners as essential tools for winning love and friendship, stressing that good manners stem from sincere moral qualities. Starrett shares a personal anecdote, illustrating the contrast between someone admired for intelligence but lacking good behavior at home. She explains that true behavior reflects one’s character, emphasizing virtues like kindness, self-control, and modesty. The tone is both nurturing and firm, as the letters aim to prepare the daughter for the challenges of life beyond the confines of home. Each letter is packed with practical advice intended to influence the daughter’s personal growth positively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Starrett, Helen Ekin, 1840-1920

EBook No.: 15419

Published: Mar 20, 2005

Downloads: 187

Language: English

Subject: Conduct of life

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.