Pobre Liza (1792)

The emotional depth and social critique feel very intentional. I'm curious what influenced the author’s decision to highlight these themes through her story.

Her innocence and the cruel reality she faces made me root for her, but her decisions also felt tragic in a different way. How did others interpret her actions?

The societal norms and class distinctions are so vivid. I wonder how much of the setting was based on real observations versus artistic choice.