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Woman's Whims - Xavier B Saintine - Bog

- Or The Female Barometer (1850)

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""Women's Whims: Or The Female Barometer"" is a novel written by Xavier B. Saintine and first published in 1850. The book is a satirical exploration of the whims and fancies of women in the mid-nineteenth century. The story follows the life of the protagonist, a young woman named Adeline, as she navigates the expectations and limitations placed upon her by society. Through Adeline's experiences, Saintine highlights the double standards and prejudices that women faced during this time period. The novel is a commentary on the role of women in society and the ways in which they were often reduced to mere objects of male desire. With its witty and insightful commentary, ""Women's Whims"" remains a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural attitudes of the past.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165757022
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 98
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x5 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 141 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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""Women's Whims: Or The Female Barometer"" is a novel written by Xavier B. Saintine and first published in 1850. The book is a satirical exploration of the whims and fancies of women in the mid-nineteenth century. The story follows the life of the protagonist, a young woman named Adeline, as she navigates the expectations and limitations placed upon her by society. Through Adeline's experiences, Saintine highlights the double standards and prejudices that women faced during this time period. The novel is a commentary on the role of women in society and the ways in which they were often reduced to mere objects of male desire. With its witty and insightful commentary, ""Women's Whims"" remains a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural attitudes of the past.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.

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