The Coquette Or The History Of Eliza Wharton A Novel Founded On Fact - Hannah Webster Foster - Bog

The Coquette is a novel written by Hannah Webster Foster, based on a true story. The book tells the story of Eliza Wharton, a beautiful and charming young woman who is courted by two men: the respectable Reverend Boyer and the rakish Major Sanford. Eliza enjoys the attention of both men, but ultimately chooses to pursue a relationship with Major Sanford, despite his reputation as a womanizer. As their relationship progresses, Eliza becomes pregnant and Sanford abandons her. The novel follows Eliza's struggles as a single mother in a society that shames and ostracizes unwed mothers. The Coquette is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of gender roles, social norms, and the consequences of making choices that go against societal expectations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.