Ambition and desire intertwine in this novel, where young Anadea navigates societal pressures to secure a marriage that could restore her family's fortunes in 18th century Paris. Despite a promising proposal from a wealthy gentleman, her heart leads her to the charming Count Blessure, who grapples with his family's prejudices against the poor. Blending elements of tragedy and comedy, the story highlights the vulnerabilities women face in a patriarchal society, making it a notable work in the genre of amatory fiction.
Eliza Haywood Poradie kníh (chronologicky)
Eliza Haywoodová bola vplyvná anglická autorka 18. storočia, ktorá sa významne podieľala na formovaní raného anglického románu. Bola mimoriadne plodnou spisovateľkou, ktorá sa venovala rôznorodým žánrom, vrátane beletrie, drámy, poézie a publicistiky. Jej diela, dnes študované predovšetkým pre svoj prínos k rozvoju románu, si postupne získavajú uznanie pre svoju štylistickú obratnosť a tematickú hĺbku. Haywoodová je dnes vnímaná ako kľúčová postava literárneho vývoja svojej doby.
Love in Excess
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Set against the backdrop of patriarchal society, the story explores the complexities of desire through a love triangle involving Alovisa and Amena. Alovisa's secret longing for the charming D'Elmont leads her to send him an anonymous letter, but misunderstandings ensue when he believes Amena is the sender. As Alovisa plots to remove her rival, the narrative delves into themes of unfulfilled desire and the deception inherent in romantic pursuits. This edition revives Haywood's influential work, a cornerstone of amatory fiction, for contemporary audiences.