| Author |
Reed, Myrtle, 1874-1911 |
| Title |
The Spinster Book
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Notes on men -- Concerning women -- The philosophy of love -- The lost art of courtship -- The natural history of proposals -- Love letters: old and new -- An inquiry into marriage -- The physiology of vanity -- Widowers and widows -- The consolations of spinsterhood.
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| Credits |
Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Spinster Book" by Myrtle Reed is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work explores various themes related to love, relationships, and the experiences of women, particularly those who find themselves single or choosing not to marry. Through a blend of humor and insight, the book examines societal expectations surrounding women, love, and courtship, often from the perspective of a spinster reflecting on her observations. The opening of the book introduces readers to Reed’s witty observations and critiques on the nature of men and their interaction with women. It captures the essence of the spinster's experience, discussing the dynamics between the genders and how women analyze men. The text humorously depicts the efforts of women to decipher men's behavior, suggesting that the complexities of love and courtship have been somewhat lost amid changing societal norms. This introduction sets the stage for a broader discussion on proposals, relationships, and misunderstandings in female-male interactions. Overall, the opening portion invites readers into a thoughtful, engaging examination of love and womanhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
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| Subject |
Marriage
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| Subject |
Courtship
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18071 |
| Release Date |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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