The Female Quixote by Charlotte Lennox
The story revolves around a young woman, Arabella, who is obsessed with the chivalric romance novels she has read. She believes that the world operates as it does in these novels, and she behaves accordingly, often causing confusion and hilarity. Despite her delusions, Arabella is intelligent and kind-hearted, and her story is not only a satire of romantic novels but also a commentary on the limitations and expectations placed on women in the 18th century.
The 2393rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1752
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 114,000
- Original Language
- English
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