Charlotte Temple
Charlotte Temple by Susanna Rowson is an illustrated edition published by Bedford/St. Martin’s on September 23, 2010. This novel, originally published in England in 1791 and later in America in 1794, explores themes of seduction, abandonment, and villainy. It is recognized as the first bestseller in America and remained highly popular until the release of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, with over 200 editions produced since its inception.
In this edition, readers will find editorial content that prompts engagement with significant questions related to genre, authorship, book history, gender, sexuality, family, class, and community. The 192-page book invites exploration of these topics while presenting a narrative that has resonated through centuries. This title is available in both print and as a Bedford e-Book to Go, making it accessible for various reading preferences.
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A novel of seduction, abandonment and villainy, Charlotte Temple was initially published in England in 1791 before making its American debut in 1794. Susanna Rowson’s short novel became the first bestseller in America and its most popular novel until Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and has gone through more than 200 editions. This Bedford College Edition is based on the 1794 edition, and features editorial matter that engages key questions for responding to the novel, including those of genre, authorship, book history, gender, sexuality, family, class, and community. This title is available in print or as a Bedford e-Book to Go.
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