Love in Excess (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Eighteenth-Century Amatory Fiction of Desire, Seduction, Scandal, and Female AgencyBy Eliza Haywood
Length10h 4m
About this audiobook
Eliza Haywood's Love in Excess; or, The Fatal Enquiry (1719–20) is a defining work of early eighteenth-century amatory fiction, tracing the turbulent passions, disguises, misunderstandings, and moral hazards surrounding Count D'Elmont and the women drawn into his orbit. Written in a vivid, emotionally charged prose style, the novel combines theatrical intrigue with psychological intensity, illuminating a literary moment before the realist novel had fully consolidated its conventions. Its attention to desire, female vulnerability, and social reputation places it at the center of debates about sentiment, virtue, and agency. Haywood was one of the most prolific and commercially successful writers of her age, active as novelist, playwright, actress, translator, and periodical author. Her experience in the theatrical and print cultures of London informed her keen sense of performance, persuasion, and public scandal. Love in Excess reflects both her literary ambition and her acute understanding of how women's desires were constrained by patriarchal codes of honor and marriage. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the origins of the English novel, women's writing, or the history of erotic and sentimental literature. It rewards readers with narrative energy, social insight, and a sophisticated exploration of passion's pleasures and perils.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Romance
Length10 hrs 4 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 18, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Love in Excess (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5TO Mrs. Eliz. Haywood, ON HER NOVEL CALL’D Love in Excess, &c.
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6By an unknown Hand. To the most Ingenious Mrs Haywood, on her NOVEL Entitled, Love in Excess:
7VERSES Wrote in the Blank Leaf of Mrs. Haywood’s Novel.
8Part the First.
9THE STORY OF THE Chevalier Brillian.
10Part the Second. (pt. 1)
11Part the Second. (pt. 2)
12The Third and Last Part.
13The History of Monsieur Frankville. (pt. 1)
14The History of Monsieur Frankville. (pt. 2)
15Analysis
16Reflection
17Memorable Quotes
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