50 pages 1 hour read

Charlotte Lennox

The Female Quixote

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1752

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Charlotte Lennox's The Female Quixote garners mixed reviews. Critics praise its witty satire and exploration of women's roles, drawing favorable comparisons to Cervantes. However, some find the protagonist's naive idealism tiresome and the plot overly drawn-out. Overall, it's valued for its insight into 18th-century literature and societal norms.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Female Quixote?

Readers who enjoy The Female Quixote by Charlotte Lennox are likely fans of Jane Austen's witty social critiques and Cervantes' adventurous satire. Those who appreciate strong, humorous heroines and 18th-century literature will find this novel entertaining and thought-provoking, much like Northanger Abbey and Don Quixote.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Identity: Language
Natural World: Appearance & Reality
Values/Ideas: Literature
Genre
Education
British Literature
Historical Fiction
Topics
Education
History: World