What great men have said about women by Haldeman-Julius and Haldeman-Julius

"What Great Men Have Said About Women" by Marcet Haldeman-Julius is a collection of quotations reflecting various men's perspectives on women, compiled during the early 20th century. This work presents the thoughts of notable figures, including poets, playwrights, and philosophers, offering a lens into the changing views on womanhood, beauty, virtue, and intelligence from a historical context. The likely topic revolves around the admiration, critique, and complexities of women's roles as perceived by great men of literature and philosophy. The book draws on a wide range of excerpts that emphasize the many attributes and roles of women as seen through the eyes of influential male figures in literary history. Through quotes from Shakespeare, Byron, Milton, and other notable voices, it captures the essence of women's societal expectations and inherent qualities, while also revealing the multifaceted nature of female identity. The quotes explore themes of love, beauty, intellect, and the moral responsibilities attributed to women, providing a rich tapestry of perspectives that contribute to a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural context surrounding women's lives and their relationships with men. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Compiler Haldeman-Julius, Marcet, 1887-1941
Editor Haldeman-Julius, E. (Emanuel), 1888-1951
Title What great men have said about women
Series Title Ten cent pocket series no. 77
Series Title [Little blue book no. 77]
Credits Produced by Ted Garvin, Hemantkumar N Garach and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Quotations, English
Subject Women -- Quotations, maxims, etc.
Category Text
eBook-No. 16418
Release Date
Last Update Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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