Olinda's Adventures: or the Amours of a Young Lady: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Olinda's Adventures: or the Amours of a Young Lady is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Trotter, Catharine (1679–1749).
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"Olinda's Adventures: or the Amours of a Young Lady" by Catharine Trotter is a novel written in the early 18th century. This epistolary narrative unfolds the life and romantic entanglements of the titular character, Olinda, as she navigates her relationships with various suitors amid the social expectations of her time. The story appears to center around themes of friendship, love, and societal pressures, portraying a young woman's quest for agency in a patriarchal world. The beginning of the novel introduces Olinda communicating with her friend Cleander, expressing her deep sense of unease during their separation. She recounts her life experiences, highlighting a significant youthful interaction with a gentleman named Licydon that introduces her to the dynamics of love and attraction. As she engages in philosophical discourse about women's roles in expressing love, she finds herself caught in a web of romantic interests, including the intrigue of a wealthy goldsmith named Berontus, alongside her complicated feelings for Licydon. The opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Olinda's emotional landscape, her witty observations of herself and others, and the complexities of early romance, all while revealing her moral consideration and reflections on virtue.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Olinda's Adventures: or the Amours of a Young Lady
- Author credits: Trotter, Catharine (1679–1749)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Epistolary fiction
- Love stories
- Young women -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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