Essays on Various Subjects, Principally Designed for Young Ladies by Hannah More

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Author More, Hannah, 1745-1833
Title Essays on Various Subjects, Principally Designed for Young Ladies
Note Reading ease score: 45.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents Introduction -- On dissipation -- On conversation -- On envy -- On sentimental connexions -- On true and false meekness -- On education -- On religion -- Miscellaneous thoughts on wit.
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Summary "Essays on Various Subjects, Principally Designed for Young Ladies" by Hannah More is a collection of essays written in the late 18th century. The book aims to address moral and societal issues relevant to young women, focusing on topics like virtue, education, and appropriate conduct. More offers insights intended to shape the character and behavior of her female audience in their formative years. The opening of the work introduces the author's intention to provide guidance to young ladies by promoting virtues that are seen as inherently feminine. More emphasizes the importance of modesty, prudence, and the cultivation of a virtuous spirit while distinguishing between the natures of men and women. She discusses the qualities traditionally associated with femininity, such as delicacy and gentleness, and cautions against the dangers of dissipation and superficiality in social manners. This sets the tone for the series of essays that follow, which are crafted to guide young women toward a meaningful and accomplished life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Essays
Subject Women -- Education
Subject Women -- Conduct of life
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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