The Female American; or, The Adventures of Unca Eliza Winkfield
The Female American; or, The Adventures of Unca Eliza Winkfield
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000196
Novel • Fiction
Virginia And Uninhabited Island • 18th century
2000
Adult
13-18 years
Super Short Summary
The Female American; or, The Adventures of Unca Eliza Winkfield follows Unca Eliza Winkfield, a person of mixed European and Indigenous heritage, navigating 18th-century challenges. After a shipwreck, she survives on a deserted island, blending her cultural insights and resourcefulness. Her journey explores themes of identity, survival, and cultural interaction.
Adventurous
Mysterious
Fantastical
Inspirational
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Female American; or, The Adventures of Unca Eliza Winkfield offers a unique blend of adventure and exploration with proto-feminist themes. Praised for its imaginative narrative and strong female protagonist, some find the plot inconsistent and dated. The novel’s exploration of identity and colonialism remains its enduring appeal despite any narrative shortcomings.
Who Should Read The Female American; or, The Adventures of Unca Eliza Winkfield?
A reader who enjoys The Female American; or, The Adventures of Unca Eliza Winkfield would appreciate early proto-feminist literature, adventure tales, and narratives of cultural encounters, similar to Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe and Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift.
489 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
The authorship of The Female American; or, The Adventures of Unca Eliza Winkfield is shrouded in mystery, as the name "Unca Eliza Winkfield" is considered a pseudonym, and the true author remains unidentified.
Published in 1767, the novel is notable for being one of the earliest works of fiction to feature a mixed-race female protagonist, blending elements of the adventure and captivity narrative genres.
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The book has been compared to Robinson Crusoe due to its survival theme on a deserted island, but it uniquely incorporates indigenous culture and female empowerment into its storyline.
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Novel • Fiction
Virginia And Uninhabited Island • 18th century
2000
Adult
13-18 years
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