The Fair Jilt Or Tarquin And Miranda

By Aphra Behn

Book Overview

""The Fair Jilt Or Tarquin And Miranda"" is a novel written by Aphra Behn, published in 1688. The story revolves around the lives of two main characters, Tarquin and Miranda. Tarquin is a wealthy and handsome man who falls in love with Miranda, a beautiful and virtuous young woman. However, Miranda is already engaged to another man, and Tarquin must use all his charm and wit to win her heart.The novel is set in Restoration England, a time of great social and political change. Behn uses this backdrop to explore themes of love, desire, and power. She also delves into issues of gender and class, as Tarquin and Miranda come from very different backgrounds.The plot is full of twists and turns, as Tarquin and Miranda navigate their way through the complexities of love and society. Behn's writing is rich and vivid, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and smells of 17th-century England.Overall, ""The Fair Jilt Or Tarquin And Miranda"" is a fascinating and entertaining novel that offers a unique insight into the world of Restoration England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history, or the complexities of human relationships.These Orders are taken up by the best Persons of the Town, young Maids of Fortune, who live together, not inclos'd, but in Palaces that will hold about fifteen hundred or two thousand of these Fille-Devotes, where they have a regulated Government, under a sort of Abbess, or Prioress; or rather, a Governante. They are oblig'd to a Method of Devotion, and are under a sort of Obedience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162694181
• ISBN13: 9781162694184
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"