The Fair Jilt or Tarquin and Miranda (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161462838)

The Fair Jilt Or Tarquin And Miranda is a novel written by Aphra Behn, a prominent English playwright and author of the 17th century. The story revolves around the lives of two main characters, Tarquin and Miranda, who are deeply in love with each other but are separated by a series of misunderstandings and deceptions.Tarquin is a young man who falls in love with Miranda, a beautiful and intelligent woman who is also courted by other suitors. However, Tarquin's love for Miranda is genuine and he is determined to win her heart, despite the obstacles that stand in his way.The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and forgiveness. It also touches on issues of class and gender, as Miranda is a woman of high social status while Tarquin is a commoner.Throughout the story, the characters face a series of challenges and obstacles that put their love to the test. From false accusations to secret affairs, the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged.Ultimately, the novel is a tale of redemption and forgiveness. Despite the challenges they face, Tarquin and Miranda are able to overcome their differences and find happiness together.The Fair Jilt Or Tarquin And Miranda is a classic work of literature that has stood the test of time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the themes that have shaped it.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.

Author: Aphra Behn
ISBN-10: 116146283X
ISBN-13: 9781161462838
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 44
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d