Eliza Haywood

The Fortunate Foundlings

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Eliza Haywood



A story of love and adventure, following the fortunes of a young man and woman each trying to make their way in the wide world. Horatio and …

The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 1

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Eliza Haywood



The flirtations of a rich young maiden, Miss Betsy Thoughtless with several suitors, as she alienates the right man by refusing to take the …

The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 3

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Eliza Haywood



Betsy Thoughtless is about marriage, rather than dealing with courtship and thus differs from the type of domestic writing that would develo…

The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 2

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Eliza Haywood



This has been said to be the first female development novel in English. Betsy leaves her emotionally and financially abusive husband Munden …

The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 4

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Eliza Haywood



Betsy Thoughtless is about an intelligent and strong-willed woman who marries under pressure from the society in which she lives. Betsy lear…