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Jemima Placid; or, The Advantage of Good-Nature

By Mary Ann Kilner
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A series of domestic episodes follows a young girl whose calm, patient disposition shapes her responses to everyday troubles and endears her to family and servants. Scenes contrast her placidity with a cousin's peevishness and trace her temporary separation from her ailing mother to live with relatives, including the tender care of a nurse. Maternal admonitions and small trials illustrate practical lessons: disappointment is magnified by ill temper, and surrendering to unavoidable circumstances proves wiser than resisting them. The narrative aims to model how good nature promotes personal ease and harmonious social relations.

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Mary Ann Kilner

Mary Ann Kilner was an English author known for her contributions to children's literature in the late 18th century. She is particularly recognized for her didactic tales that often emphasize moral lessons and the importance of good character. Her notable works include "Jemima Placid; or, The Advantage of Good-Nature," which explores themes of kindness and amiability, and "The Adventures of a Pincushion, Designed Chiefly for the Use of Young Ladies," a whimsical narrative aimed at young readers. Kilner's writing reflects the educational values of her time, making her a significant figure in the landscape of early children's literature.

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