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Lifetime: 1758 - 1840 Passed: ≈ 185 years ago

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Hannah Webster Foster

Books by Hannah Webster Foster

Coquette, Or The History of Eliza Wharton Cover image

Coquette, Or The History of Eliza Wharton

Romance Novel Tragedy
Morality Death Passion America Seduction social commentary 18th century Epistolary novel Ruin Young woman Connecticut Childbirth

Published in 1797, *Coquette* is a novel that tells the story of Eliza Wharton, a young woman who faces a challenging path in life. She navigates the complexities of societal expectations and explores the consequences of impulsive decisions. The nov...