Fantomina: ;Or, Love in a Maze

Fantomina: Or, Love in a Maze (1725) by Eliza Haywood is a novel that blends tragedy and comedy, exploring individual autonomy and sexual freedom. It is considered a prime example of the popular genre of amatory fiction, which exposes the imbalance between male and female desire in a patriarchal society. The story follows the unnamed narrator, who is involved sexually with Beauplaisir, a vain and handsome aristocrat, while also being Fantomina, Celia, and Incognita, four other women who share her infatuation with freedom and curiosity. This edition of the novel features a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, making it a classic of English literature reimagined for modern readers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2021
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books

Fantomina: Or, Love in a Maze (1725) is a novel by Eliza Haywood that blends tragedy and comedy, revolutionizing the genre by flipping the common trope of the persecuted maiden on its head. It tells the story of individual autonomy and sexual freedom, considered a prime example of the popular amatory fiction genre, which often exposes the imbalance between male and female desire in a patriarchal society. Fantomina, an independent woman and prostitute, wields desire as a powerful tool. Celia, an innocent country girl, is unfamiliar with the ways of love. Mrs. Bloomer, a widow, knows the pain of love and loss. Incognita, a mysterious masked woman, meets with men in the dead of night. Each of these women is involved sexually with Beauplaisir, a vain and handsome aristocrat. However, they share a common bond—all four lovers are, in fact, the same woman, an unnamed narrator whose infatuation with freedom and innate curiosity drive her on a quest to experience desire in myriad ways. This edition of Eliza Haywood's Fantomina: Or, Love in a Maze is a classic of English literature reimagined for modern readers, featuring a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript.

Weight: 52g
Dimension: 127 x 203 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513291543