The Coquette

"This novel captures very well the dilemma of late 18th-Century American women. Despite their own misgivings about reading a novel of this sort students became caught up in Eliza Wharton's plight and quickly understood the forces at work in her life. It makes a great text for class discussions."--Sonya Michel, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign "This novel captures very well the dilemma of late 18th-Century American women. Despite their own misgivings about reading a novel of this sort students became caught up in Eliza Wharton's plight and quickly understood the forces at work in her life. It makes a great text for class discussions."--Sonya Michel, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign "An extremely perceptive introduction, intelligent and accurate. The text is nicely done. Making this important document available is a real service."--Jack Scherting, Utah State University "Handsome, useful, well-introduced edition of a very important text."--Timothy Morris, University of Texas, Arlington "I like Davidson's introduction quite a bit; good choice!"--Christine De Vinne, Ohio State University "A very well presented and important volume."--Dr. Marion Perry, Erie Community College-South "This edition, with the invaluable introduction by Cathy Davidson, is a wonderful teaching text for courses in American Literature, Women's Literature, Introduction to Literature and Cultural Literature."--Lorrayne Carroll, University of Southern Maine