Recueil des exemples de la malice des femmes, et des malheurs venus à leur…
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"Recueil des exemples de la malice des femmes, et des malheurs venus à leur occasion" is a historical text likely written during the late 16th century. This book serves as a compilation of stories and examples highlighting the perceived malevolence and misfortunes that the author attributes to women. It reflects the societal attitudes and beliefs of its time regarding gender and relationships, presenting a critical view of women's roles and actions. The
text explores various historical and mythical narratives to illustrate themes of deception, betrayal, and cruelty associated with women. The author recounts tales from classical mythology, such as the treachery of Eve and the betrayals involving figures like Samson and Delilah, as well as stories that demonstrate how women have led men to their downfall. Each narrative serves as a cautionary example, reinforcing the belief that women's beauty and cunning can lead to disastrous consequences for men. Ultimately, the book presents a one-sided perspective on gender dynamics, characterized by a mixture of cynicism and moral admonition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | Recueil des exemples de la malice des femmes, et des malheurs venus à leur occasion |
| Credits |
Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 17.0 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Women -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27278 |
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 311 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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