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First published in 1751, this sophisticated, multi-plot novel has been recognised as the first novel of female development in the English language and marked an important change in the 18th century novel.
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Prolific even by eighteenth-century standards, Eliza Haywood was the author of more than eighty titles, including short fiction, novels, periodicals, plays, poetry, and a political pamphlet for which she was briefly jailed. From her early successes (most notably Love in Excess) to later novels such as Betsy Thoughtless (her best known work) she remained widely read, yet sneered at as a ‘stupid, infamous, scribbling woman’ by the likes of Swift and Pope.
Betsy Thoughtless is the story of the slow metamorphosis of the heroine from thoughtless coquette to thoughtful wife. Ironically, the most decisive moment in this development may be when Betsy decides to leave her emotionally abusive and financially punishing husband; it is only after experiencing independence that she returns to her marriage and to what becomes her husbands deathbed. Betsy Thoughtless may be the first real novel of female development in English. In this edition the text is accompanied by appendices, including writings from the period that shed light on Haywood’s life and work, and on her relationship with contemporaries such as Henry Fielding.
About the Author
Christine Blouch, a professor in the Department of English at Bradley University, Illinois, has written widely on Haywood’s life and works.
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- PublisherDissertations-G
- Publication date1979
- ISBN 10 0824036530
- ISBN 13 9780824036539
- BindingHardcover
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The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless. In four volumes.
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Garland Publishing, New York & London, 1979
ISBN 10: 0824036530
ISBN 13: 9780824036539
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Facsimile. Four volumes. New York & London: Garland Publishing, 1979. §A facsimile of the 1751 edition printed by T. Gardner, London, made from a copy in the Yale University Library (Ik.H336.751). Original orange cloth, black lettering and decoration. An ex-college library copy (reserve collection), checked out a single time only, with the following markings: library bookplate to front pastedowns, date due slip and pocket to final endpapers, six digit number and circular blind-stamp to titles, label across foot of spines carefully removed leaving some slight marking. In all other respects a very good set. (**PLEASE READ CAREFULLY** - Heavy/overweight item weighing 2.2 kg, packed, therefore additional postage will be charged - PLEASE CONTACT US for a prior shipping quote). Seller Inventory # 300379
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