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History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 1

History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Vol. 1

著者： Eliza Haywood
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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)Copyright Action&Adventure Fiction Genre アート 世界 文学史・文学批評 社会科学
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