AdventureClassic Love Stories

History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 1

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  • 1751 first published
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Eliza Haywood's History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 1 (1751) is an adventure fiction and classic romance novel.

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About History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 1

The flirtations of a rich young maiden, Miss Betsy Thoughtless with several suitors, as she alienates the right man by refusing to take the issue of marriage seriously. Because of this her guardian commits her to marriage to the wrong man, a situation over which she has little control. As the heroine describes her fate, this text exposes the institution of marriage, the powerlessness of women and the double standards held during that time.(Introduction by Joyce Martin)
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Who wrote History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 1?

History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 1 was written by Eliza Haywood and first published in 1751.

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It is usually shelved as Adventure and Classic Love Stories.

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