Title The reform'd coquet ; or, Memoirs of Amoranda : familiar letters betwixt a gentleman and a lady ; and, the accomplish'd rake, or, Modern fine gentleman / Martha F. Bowden, editor

Published Lexington : University Press of Kentucky, ©1999

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Description 1 online resource (304 pages) Series Eighteenth-century novels by women Eighteenth-century novels by women. Contents The reform'd coquet, or, Memoirs of Amoranda -- Familiar letters betwixt a gentleman and a lady -- The accomplish'd rake, or, Modern fine gentleman Summary The Reform'd Coquette (1724) tells the story of Amoranda, a good but flighty young woman whose tendency toward careless behavior is finally tamed. Familiar Letters Betwixt a Gentleman and a Lady (1725), a satire of both political debate and women's place in society, portrays a Tory man and a Whig woman who find themselves discussing love, even though they have pledged to remain platonic friends. The Accomplish'd Rake (1727) follows the exploits of Sir John Galliard from youth to manhood, when he is forced to accept responsibility for his actions. Mary Davys (1674?-1732) was one of the earli Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Subject FICTION -- General. FICTION -- Literary. Manners and customs SUBJECT England -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction Subject England Genre/Form Fiction Form Electronic book Author Bowden, Martha F. ISBN 9780813147758 0813147751

Other Titles Novels. Selections Reform'd coquet Memoirs of Amoranda

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