The Fortunate Foundlings (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Regency Romance ClassicBy Eliza Haywood
Length11h 35m
About this audiobook
The Fortunate Foundlings (1744) traces the divergent fortunes of Horatio and Louisa, abandoned twins whose uncertain birth exposes them to war, seduction, patronage, and social testing. Haywood blends romance, picaresque adventure, sentimental moral inquiry, and emerging realist detail, moving from domestic interiors to continental campaigns. Written in the formative decades of the English novel, it reflects eighteenth-century fascination with identity, legitimacy, providence, and virtue under pressure. Eliza Haywood, one of the most prolific and versatile writers of the early eighteenth century, was an actress, publisher, journalist, and novelist whose career stretched from amatory fiction to moral and periodical writing. Her deep knowledge of theatricality, gendered vulnerability, and the literary marketplace informs the novel's attention to performance, reputation, and female constraint. By the 1740s, Haywood was reshaping her earlier interest in passion into narratives more visibly concerned with prudence, education, and social consequence. This book is recommended for readers interested in the development of the English novel, women's writing, and the interplay between romance and realism. It offers both narrative pleasure and historical insight, rewarding those who seek a sophisticated account of virtue, chance, and survival in a world governed by birth, money, and reputation.
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
GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
Length11 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 18, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
18CHAP. XIV.
2Introduction
19CHAP. XV.
3Synopsis
20CHAP. XVI.
4Historical Context
21CHAP. XVII.
5CHAP. I.
22CHAP. XVIII.
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6CHAP. II.
23CHAP. XIX.
7CHAP. III.
24CHAP. XX.
8CHAP. IV.
25CHAP. XXI.
9CHAP. V.
26CHAP. XXII.
10CHAP. VI.
27CHAP. XXIII.
11CHAP. VII.
28CHAP. XXIV.
12CHAP. VIII.
29CHAP. XXV.
13CHAP. IX.
30CHAP. XXVI.
14CHAP. X.
31Analysis
15CHAP. XI.
32Reflection
16CHAP. XII.
33Memorable Quotes
17CHAP. XIII.
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