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Chargement... The Adventures of Eovaai (1736)par Eliza Haywood
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Haywood's novel is the story of the beautiful Princess Eovaai. Groomed for the throne by her father, who teaches her Lockean notions of liberty, she is overthrown, enmeshed in civil war, and then magically transported to a foreign land by an evil man. Part magician, part politician, he plots to marry her for political reasons. The fascinating reflexive structure of The Adventures of Eovaaiincorporates argumentative intrusions (by the Translator, an Historian, etc.), interweaves political and amatory storylines, and blends a wild mix of genres. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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It records the battle between the good but naive Princess Evovaii reigning Princess of Ijaveo and the wicked Ochihatou – master magician, prime minister, power behind the throne apparently inspired by Robert Walpole. Perhaps Eovaii is England, enchanted, seduced and exploited by the evil Ochihatou. There are lost princes, usurpers to thrones, princesses on the run, civil wars and fighting empires.
In all the literary genres Eliza Haywood employs here she excels. As a royalist she writes the most tremendous republican speech for one character, Allahuza. ‘Remember it is the cause of Heaven, of Loyalty, of Glory and of Freedom, which urges you to Arms, and will be rewarded with their united Blessings. But if you continue much longer in this Inactivity, this Coward Passiveness, Chains, Slavery and Wretchedness will be entailed upon you from Generation to Generation. Woes, of which yet no Description can be given, will be your portion while alive and everlasting Infamy attend your Names when dead.’ No wonder she was a propagandist. Lesser-known novels like Haywood’s Eovaii are fascinating, challenging and ultimately thrilling.