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The Heroine is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Barrett, Eaton Stannard (1786–1820).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Heroine" by Eaton Stannard Barrett is a novel first published in 1813. This satirical work follows Cherry Wilkinson, a novel-obsessed young woman who imagines herself as the heroine of a Gothic romance. She interprets reality through the lens of popular Gothic fiction, leading to a series of absurd misadventures. A parody of both Gothic novels and romantic excess, the story ultimately delivers a conservative message about women's proper roles in society.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Heroine
- Author credits: Barrett, Eaton Stannard (1786–1820)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Gothic fiction -- Parodies, imitations, etc.
- Heroes -- Fiction
- Identity (Psychology) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
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