This 18th century novel revolves around the life of its female protagonist who lets her imagination rule the better part of her personality. The narrative is a slur on the romantic novels of the era and satirizes the genre for its fanciful approach. It is also a commentary on the delicate balance between the two sexes and their roles in society.

This 18th century novel revolves around the life of its female protagonist who lets her imagination rule the better part of her personality. The narrative is a slur on the romantic novels of the era and satirizes the genre for its fanciful approach. It is also a commentary on the delicate balance between the two sexes and their roles in society.

The Female Quixote completely inverts the adventures of Don Quixote. While the latter mistook himself for the hero of a Romance, Arabella believes she is the fair maiden. She believes she can fell a hero with one look and that any number of lovers would be happy to suffer on her behalf.

This 18th century novel revolves around the life of its female protagonist who lets her imagination rule the better part of her personality. The narrative is a slur on the romantic novels of the era and satirizes the genre for its fanciful approach. It is also a commentary on the delicate balance between the two sexes and their roles in society.