First published in 1752, this novel is a parody of Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote. It tells the story of Arabella, who, after reading too many romance novels, becomes delusional and believes she is a noble lady in an enchanted world. The novel is a satirical critique of the culture and expectations placed on women during the 18th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.