The Girl of the Period, and Other Social Essays, Vol. 1 (of 2) by E. Lynn Linton
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| Author | Linton, E. Lynn (Elizabeth Lynn), 1822-1898 |
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| Title | The Girl of the Period, and Other Social Essays, Vol. 1 (of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | The girl of the period -- Modern mothers -- Paying one's shot -- What is woman's work? -- Little women -- Ideal women -- Pinchbeck -- Affronted womanhood -- Feminine affectations -- Interference -- The fashionable woman -- Sleeping dogs -- Beauty and brains -- Nymphs -- Mésalliances -- Weak sisters -- Pinching shoes -- Superior beings -- Feminine amenities -- Grim females -- Mature sirens -- Pumpkins -- Widows -- Dolls -- Charming women -- Apron-strings -- Fine feelings -- Sphinxes -- Flirting -- Scramblers -- Flattery -- La femme passée -- Spoilt women -- Dovecots -- Bored husbands. |
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| Summary | "The Girl of the Period, and Other Social Essays, Vol. 1" by E. Lynn Linton is a collection of social essays written in the late 19th century. The work critiques contemporary society, particularly focusing on the changing roles and perceptions of women, exploring themes of femininity, motherhood, and societal expectations. Through these essays, Linton voices her thoughts on the contrast between the idealized woman of the past and the modern woman, whom she sees as embodying undesirable traits. The opening of the essay "The Girl of the Period" establishes a stark comparison between the past ideal of the English girl—characterized by modesty, domesticity, and integrity—and the so-called modern girl, who is depicted as shallow, self-indulgent, and overly concerned with appearance and social status. Linton's narrative presents a critical examination of how fashion and societal trends have corrupted traditional femininity, resulting in a loss of moral values and domestic skills. She articulates her concern that modern women prioritize luxury and social appearances over genuine character and virtue, suggesting that these shifts are detrimental not only to individual relationships but also to society as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Women |
| Subject | Girls |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41735 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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