Fantomina, or, Love in a Maze

In "Fantomina, or, Love in a Maze," Eliza Haywood crafts a remarkable exploration of identity and desire through the lens of an intricate plot structure and richly layered prose. The narrative follows a young woman who adopts various disguises to pursue her romantic interests, weaving through the complexities of societal norms and expectations in the 18th century. Haywood's deft use of irony and s...