Haywood, Eliza
Fantomina and Other Works
- ISBN 13:
- 9781551115245
- author:
- Haywood, Eliza
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Broadview Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 216mm
- Genre:
- Adventure / thriller
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This collection of early works by Eliza Haywood features the well-known novella Fantomina, alongside three other short and engaging pieces: The Tea-Table, Reflections on the Various Effects of Love, and Love-Letters on All Occasions. These writings explore the complexities of erotic love and its social implications, offering a unique insight into the ethical and cultural issues of the time.
Published in the early eighteenth century, these works are a valuable contribution to our understanding of prose fiction during this period. This Broadview edition includes an introduction that provides context on Haywood's life and career, as well as appendices featuring contextual materials from the period, including writings on female conduct and eighteenth-century pornography.
With its focus on the intricacies of human relationships and the social norms of the time, this collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary landscape of the early eighteenth century. The Broadview edition provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to Haywood's works, making it an ideal choice for anyone interested in the history of English literature.
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