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The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless
Hardcover
RomanceGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023247078
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 564
Weight: 2.12
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, by Eliza Haywood, is a captivating 18th-century epistolary novel that delves into the complexities of marriage and social expectations. As a cornerstone of domestic fiction, the story centers on a female protagonist navigating the intricate web of courtship and the realities of married life.
Haywood's work offers a compelling glimpse into the lives of women and the societal pressures they faced. This historical romance explores themes of love, duty, and the challenges of finding happiness within the confines of a patriarchal society. As a piece of literary fiction, The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless provides insight into the experiences of abused wives through a timeless and engaging narrative. This meticulously prepared print edition offers readers a chance to rediscover a classic voice in women's fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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