The Fortunate Foundlings

The Fortunate Foundlings is a novel written by Eliza Fowler Haywood, first published in 1744. The story follows the lives of two abandoned children, Tommy and Polly, who are taken in by a wealthy merchant and his wife. The children are raised as siblings and grow up in a privileged environment, but their true identities and pasts remain a mystery.As they reach adulthood, Tommy and Polly are faced with the challenges of love, marriage, and societal expectations. Tommy falls in love with a woman of lower social standing, while Polly is courted by several suitors, including a wealthy but abusive nobleman. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and identity, as well as the consequences of secrets and lies.Through the story of the fortunate foundlings, Haywood also provides a commentary on the treatment of abandoned children in 18th century England, as well as the limitations placed on women and the importance of social status. The Fortunate Foundlings is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life in the 18th century.The Fortunate Foundlings Being the Genuine History of Colonel M----Rs, And His Sister, Madam Du P----Y, The Issue Of The Hon. Ch----Es M----Rs, Son Of The Late Duke Of R---- L----D. Containing Many Wonderful Accidents That Befel Them in Their Travels, and Interspersed with the Characters and Adventures of Several Persons of Condition, In The Most Polite Courts Of Europe. The Whole Calculated for the Entertainment and Improvement of the Youth of Both Sexes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.