The Morality of Woman, and Other Essays by Ellen Key
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"The Morality of Woman, and Other Essays" by Ellen Key is a collection of essays that delves into the moral and ethical considerations surrounding women and their roles in society, written in the early 20th century. The book addresses significant issues related to love, marriage, and the evolving identity of women in a changing world, emphasizing the importance of authentic connections between individuals rather than traditional structures dictated by society. In this
collection, Key argues against conventional moral perspectives, asserting that love should be the foundation of any relationship, particularly marriage, and that societal norms often do more harm than good to personal happiness. She explores the need for women to assert their individuality and autonomy while navigating the tensions between self-sacrifice and self-assertion. Through her essays, Key advocates for a redefined vision of womanhood, one that harmonizes personal fulfillment with societal contribution, promoting the idea that true morality aligns with love and authenticity rather than mere adherence to conventional norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Key, Ellen, 1849-1926 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Borthwick, Mamah Bouton, 1869-1914 |
| LoC No. | 12000862 |
| Title | The Morality of Woman, and Other Essays |
| Contents | The morality of woman -- The woman of the future -- The conventional woman. |
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Produced by Meredith Bach and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Women -- Social and moral questions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34267 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 374 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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