{"title":"Hannah Webster Foster","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eHannah Webster Foster\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed American novelist, widely recognised for her keen insight into 18th-century societal norms and personal agency. With a sharp pen and empathetic storytelling, Foster captures the complexities of female experience in early American society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Coquette\u003c\/em\u003e, one of Foster's most renowned novels, readers are introduced to a compelling story inspired by real events. The narrative explores the life of Eliza Wharton, a woman navigating societal expectations and romantic entanglements, offering a poignant critique of contemporary social constructs. The epistolary format adds depth and authenticity to Eliza’s journey, making it both an engaging and thought-provoking read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Boarding School\u003c\/em\u003e, another significant work by Foster, provides a window into the education and shaping of young women during the late 18th century. This novel serves both as an entertaining piece of fiction and a revealing social commentary on the values instilled in women of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFoster’s works are a testament to her ability to weave storytelling with social criticism, providing readers with valuable insights into the past while still resonating with contemporary themes. Delve into her novels and discover characters and narratives that continue to captivate and provoke thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-coquette-and-the-boarding-school-by-hannah-webster-foster-9780393931679","title":"The Coquette and The Boarding School","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\nHannah Webster Foster's two major Early American works with a wealth of primary materials are now available in a Norton Critical Edition.\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished anonymously in 1797, Hannah Webster Foster's \u003ci\u003eThe Coquette\u003c\/i\u003e grabbed American interest with its ripped-from-the-headlines story of sex and scandal. A steady bestseller for decades, the seduction novel was passed down through generations; indeed, its heroine became better known than the book's author. A year later, Foster's lesser-known follow-up, \u003ci\u003eThe Boarding School\u003c\/i\u003e, provided an equally compelling portrait of women at the turn of the nineteenth century in the same epistolary form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth novels can now be read in conversation with each other in this new Norton Critical Edition based on the respective first edition texts; the author's original spelling, punctuation, and usage are retained while obvious printer's errors are corrected. The texts are joined with a detailed introduction to Foster's legacy and Elizabeth Whitman’s life, along with explanatory annotations and a note on the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Sources and Contexts\" unearths a wealth of original material about the environment the works were produced in and the real-life people who inspired them. The three sections, \"On Coquetry,\" \"The Life and Death of Elizabeth Whitman,\" and \"The Nineteenth-Century Legacy,\" include new and corrected transcriptions of Whitman's letters to Ruth and Joel Barlow, an inventory of items found at Whitman's room at her death, popular representations of Elizabeth Whitman, and unauthorized sequels to \u003ci\u003eThe Coquette\u003c\/i\u003e. Seven illustrations, including three of Eliza Wharton, are included to enrich the reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Criticism\" brings together nine diverse contemporary interpretations. Contributors include Carroll Smith-Rosenberg, Claire C. Pettengill, Julia A. Stern, Gillian Brown, Jeffrey H. Richards, and Gwendolyn Audrey Foster, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChronologies of the lives of Hannah Webster Foster and Elizabeth Whitman are included along with a Selected Bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853311824108,"sku":"9780393931679","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6397673482328.jpg?v=1759196643"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/hannah-webster-foster.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}