Amelia Opie publishes The Dangers of Coquetry. According to Broadview Press, the book "addresses issues of female sexuality and the social construction of gender. It is the story of a young woman who, while possessing many virtues, is given to coquetry. She attracts the attention of a sternly moral gentleman who dislikes coquettes, and mutual love ensues."

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Source: Broadview Press

Category: Literature, entry number 265

Entered by Elisa on 06 July 2004 at 4:07 PM