Because Eliza Haywood (1693?-1756) is known primarily for her work as a novelist, her impact on eighteenth-century periodicals has gone virtually unnoticed. She was, however, the author of the first periodical written by a woman for women, the monthly Female Spectator (1744-46). Her other periodical works include The Tea-Table (1724), The Parrot (1728), The Parrot, with a Compendium of the Times (1746), and The Young Lady (1756). These essays display a wide range of knowledge, interests, and concerns, and offer the modern reader an insight into eighteenth-century life. / This study surveys Haywood's periodical works, focusing on their contribution to the history of the periodical essay. A small body of existing scholarship examines her Female Spectator, but almost no attention has been given to her other periodical ventures. This study attempts to fill some gaps in existing Haywood scholarship. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 54-07, Section: A, page: 2585. / Major Professor: Eric C. Walker. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1993. / Chapter One presents an overview of the periodical essay, both as an eighteenth-century form and as a distinct genre. Chapter Two establishes a connection between Haywood's periodicals and their antecedents by offering a selective history of periodical publications. Chapter Three describes the publication history, contents, and historical value of the Tea-Table (1724). Chapters Four through Six address the publication history, contents, and historical value of the Female Spectator (1744-46), particularly in its role as the first periodical for women by a woman who did not conceal her gender. Chapter Seven refutes the contention that the Female Spectator is merely a serialized courtesy book. Chapter Eight describes the contents of both The Parrot (1728) and The Parrot, with a Compendium of the Times (1746), noting the similarities and differences between them and Haywood's other periodicals. Chapter Nine considers Haywood's last periodical, The Young Lady (1756), examining its contents and making a case for it as the heir to the Female Spectator. Chapter Ten presents a reconsideration of Haywood's periodicals and her role as an early feminist.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_76940 |
| Contributors | Burton, Kathryn Mary., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 275 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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