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Running a school Written by Linden (2/14/2003 9:52 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Claire Tomalin on JA's schools, penned by MiriB

Running a school for girls seems to have been a common means for well-educated women of no fortune to earn a living. Mary Wollstonecraft tried it, as did the mother of Mary Robinson (and Mary was set to work in it while not yet out of childhood herself).

JA doesn't mention this as an occupation for impoverished gentlewomen: as far as I recall, the only school mentioned at all is Mrs Goddards.

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MT: Early education LindyS (2/13/2003 8:34 p.m.)

Claire Tomalin on JA's schools MiriB (2/14/2003 4:41 a.m.)
- Another view of the Abbey School scenario Caroline (2/16/2003 11:44 a.m.)
  - I agree and can't help but wonder... Tori Marie (2/16/2003 5:14 p.m.)
    - (Northanger) Abbey Kay S (2/16/2003 5:51 p.m.)
  - More on the Abbey School Linden (2/16/2003 3:43 p.m.)
  - Independence LindyS (2/16/2003 1:49 p.m.)
    - Theatre and gossip..... Caroline (2/16/2003 2:09 p.m.)
  - Abbey School today Caroline (2/16/2003 11:59 a.m.)
- Running a school Linden (2/14/2003 9:52 p.m.)
  - no obstacle whatsoever ...except ignorance Ann2 (2/16/2003 2:01 p.m.)
    - New Harmony, Indiana Kay S (2/17/2003 12:27 p.m.)
    - Owen and Lancaster Linden (2/16/2003 2:41 p.m.)
      - The real thing... KatherineA (2/19/2003 3:09 p.m.)
        
        Of course you had to post the link! Well done. nfm Linden (2/19/2003 6:44 p.m.)
      - We are acquainted.... Ann2 (2/16/2003 4:55 p.m.)

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