The Adventures of Eovaii - Haywood, Eliza; Wilputte, Earla

Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; appears unread; Haywood's novel is the story of the beautiful Princess Eovaai. Groomed for the throne by her father, who teaches her Lockean notions of liberty, she is overthrown, enmeshed in civil war, and then magically transported to a foreign land by an evil man. Part magician, part politician, he plots to marry her for political reasons. It is an intriguing narrative experiment, a provocative exploration of the power relations between genders, and a terrific story full of fantasy and suspense. Earla Wilputte has provided just what is needed to make this neglected but appealing work full accessible to modern readers: an authoritative historical and critical introduction, helpful explanatory notes to the text, and appendices adding essential contextual background. This is a fine new edition, and as the first since 1741 it is certain to be welcomed enthusiastically by the growing circle of Haywood admirers."
Near Fine
Soft cover
Broadview Press
1999
Peterborough, ON