How Women Love (Soul Analysis) by Max Simon Nordau

"How Women Love (Soul Analysis)" by Max Simon Nordau is a narrative that blends psychological exploration with social commentary, written in the late 19th century. The story begins in a small village in Hungary, focusing on the tumultuous life of Panna Molnár, a beautiful yet fiery woman married to the exceedingly unattractive cartwright Molnár. The novel delves into themes of beauty, societal expectations, and the dynamics of love and desire, set against the backdrop of complex personal relationships and conflicts. The opening of the book introduces the contrasting characters of Panna and her husband, highlighting their mismatched appearance and the attention they draw from the villagers, particularly Uhlan officers who attempt to woo Panna. As their interactions unfold, Panna displays a fierce independence and willingness to defend herself against unwelcome advances, hinting at her fiery nature. A series of unfortunate events leads to altercations that ultimately end in tragedy for her and her husband, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of societal norms surrounding love, beauty, and justice as the plot progresses. The initial chapters establish a rich context that promises significant character development and social critique throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Nordau, Max Simon, 1849-1923
Title How Women Love (Soul Analysis)
Contents Justice or Revenge -- Prince and Peasant -- The Art of Growing Old -- How Women Love -- A Midsummer Night's Dream
Credits E-text prepared by Al Haines
Reading Level Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Fiction
Subject Short stories
Category Text
eBook-No. 18989
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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