The Ladies Library ... Written by a Lady

The Ladies Library ... Written by a Lady

Richard Steele

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Hutson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
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Ensayos literarios
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9781023740524
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'The Ladies Library,' penned under the auspices of Richard Steele, offers a fascinating glimpse into the prescribed roles and expectations of women in the 18th century. This collection of essays, purportedly 'Written by a Lady,' serves as both a conduct book and a reflection of the social mores of its time. Exploring topics ranging from education and piety to household management and wifely duties, the book provides invaluable insights into the lives and minds of women in Georgian England.Steele’s work remains relevant for scholars and readers interested in women’s history, literary collections, and the social history of the 18th century. 'The Ladies Library' provides a unique window into the historical construction of femininity and the literary landscape that shaped it.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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