Charlotte Temple (Modern Library) (Modern Library Classics) - Softcover

Susanna Rowson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0812971213 ISBN 13: 9780812971217

Publisher: Modern Library Inc, 2004

Synopsis

First published in America in 1794, Charlotte Temple took the country by storm in fact, it was this nation s first bona fide bestseller. Susanna Rowson s most famous work is the story of an innocent British schoolgirl who takes the advice of her depraved French teacher with tragic consequences. Seduced by the dashing Lieutenant Montraville, who persuades her to move to America with him, the fifteen-year-old Charlotte leaves her adoring parents and makes the treacherous sea voyage to New York. In the land of opportunity, Charlotte is callously abandoned by Montraville. Alone and pregnant with an illegitimate child, she valiantly fights to stave off poverty and ruin. This Modern Library Paperback Classic is set from the text of the first American edition. Since 1917 The Modern Library prides itself as The modern Library of the world s Best Books . Featuring introductions by leading writers, stunning translations, scholarly endnotes and reading group guides. Production values emphasize superior quality and readability. Competitive prices, coupled with exciting cover design make these an ideal gift to be cherished by the avid reader.

About this title

Review:

A spirited, cannily high-minded story of seduction, betrayal, and retribution. --MARGO JEFFERSON The New York Times

About the Author:

JANE SMILEY is the bestselling author of eleven acclaimed works of fiction, including The Age of Grief, The Greenlanders, A Thousand Acres (for which she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize), Horse Heaven, and Good Faith. She lives in California.

About this edition

• Publisher: Modern Library Inc
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0812971213
• ISBN 13: 9780812971217
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144