Classic Love Stories

History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 2

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  • 1751 first published
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Eliza Haywood's History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 2 (1751) is a classic romance novel.

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About History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 2

This has been said to be the first female development novel in English. Betsy leaves her emotionally and financially abusive husband Munden and experiences independence before she decides to marry again. The novel has marital advice told via quips from Lady Trusty. (Summary by Michele Eaton)
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Who wrote History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 2?

History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 2 was written by Eliza Haywood and first published in 1751.

What genre is History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 2?

It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.

Is there a free audiobook of History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 2?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 5 h 17 min.

What books are similar to History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 2?

Readers who like it often enjoy Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion and Tess of the d'Urbervilles.

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