The Coquette, or, The History of Eliza Wharton
A Novel: Founded on FactBy Hannah Webster Foster
Length6h 25m
About this audiobook
In "The Coquette, or, The History of Eliza Wharton," Hannah Webster Foster crafts a compelling narrative that reflects the turbulent dynamics of early 19th-century American society, particularly concerning the roles and expectations of women. The novel follows Eliza Wharton, a spirited young woman who struggles between societal pressures and her personal desires, ultimately illustrating the dangers of a coquette's lifestyle. Foster's epistolary style enhances the emotional depth of Eliza's internal conflict, while also offering a keen commentary on gender norms, morality, and the harsh repercussions of defiance against societal constraints. This novel occupies a pivotal place in American literature, often celebrated as one of the earliest feminist texts in the genre, engaging readers in a complex dialogue about autonomy and reputation within a patriarchal framework. Hannah Webster Foster, a writer and social critic of her time, was influenced by the burgeoning feminist sentiments and debates surrounding women's rights. Her own background, as a woman navigating the intellectual landscape of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, informed her creation of Eliza Wharton—a character who personifies the struggle for integrity and self-definition amid societal expectations. Foster's keen insight into female psychology and moral dilemmas reflects both her personal experiences and the larger societal discourse of her era. This essential read is recommended for anyone interested in early American literature, feminist studies, or the exploration of moral dilemmas faced by women. "The Coquette" not only captivates with its gripping narrative but also serves as an important cultural artifact that invites contemporary readers to reflect on the enduring themes of choice, consequence, and the quest for identity. Foster's deft storytelling offers a timeless exploration of the personal versus the prescribed, making this novel as relevant today as it was over two centuries ago.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Romance
Length6 hrs 25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
39LETTER XXXVII.
2THE COQUETTE; OR, THE HISTORY OF ELIZA WHARTON.
40LETTER XXXVIII.
3HISTORICAL PREFACE, INCLUDING A MEMOIR OF THE AUTHOR.
41LETTER XXXIX.
4THE COQUETTE; OR, THE HISTORY OF ELIZA WHARTON.
42LETTER XL.
5LETTER III.
43LETTER XLI.
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6LETTER IV.
44LETTER XLII.
7LETTER V.
45LETTER XLIII.
8LETTER VI.
46LETTER XLIV.
9LETTER VII.
47LETTER XLV.
10LETTER VIII.
48LETTER XLVI.
11LETTER IX.
49LETTER XLVII.
12LETTER X.
50LETTER XLVIII.
13LETTER XI.
51LETTER XLIX.
14LETTER XII.
52LETTER L.
15LETTER XIII.
53LETTER LI.
16LETTER XIV.
54LETTER LII.
17LETTER XV.
55LETTER LIII.
18LETTER XVI.
56LETTER LIV.
19LETTER XVII.
57LETTER LV.
20LETTER XVIII.
58LETTER LVI.
21LETTER XIX.
59LETTER LVII.
22LETTER XX.
60LETTER LVIII.
23LETTER XXI.
61LETTER LIX.
24LETTER XXII.
62LETTER LX.
25LETTER XXIII.
63LETTER LXI.
26LETTER XXIV.
64LETTER LXII.
27LETTER XXV.
65LETTER LXIII.
28LETTER XXVI.
66LETTER LXIV.
29LETTER XXVII.
67LETTER LXV.
30LETTER XXVIII.
68LETTER LXVI.
31LETTER XXIX.
69LETTER LXVII.
32LETTER XXX.
70LETTER LXVIII.
33LETTER XXXI.
71LETTER LXIX.
34LETTER XXXII.
72LETTER LXX.
35LETTER XXXIII.
73LETTER LXXI.
36LETTER XXXIV.
74LETTER LXXII.
37LETTER XXXV.
75LETTER LXXIII.
38LETTER XXXVI.
76LETTER LXXIV.
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