How Women Love (Soul Analysis)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nordau, Max Simon, 1849-1923

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"How Women Love (Soul Analysis)" by Max Simon Nordau is a narrative that blends psychological exploration with social commentary, written in the late 19th century. The story begins in a small village in Hungary, focusing on the tumultuous life of Panna Molnár, a beautiful yet fiery woman married to the exceedingly unattractive cartwright Molnár. The novel delves into themes of beauty, societal expectations, and the dynamics of love and desire, set against the backdrop of complex personal relationships and conflicts. The opening of the book introduces the contrasting characters of Panna and her husband, highlighting their mismatched appearance and the attention they draw from the villagers, particularly Uhlan officers who attempt to woo Panna. As their interactions unfold, Panna displays a fierce independence and willingness to defend herself against unwelcome advances, hinting at her fiery nature. A series of unfortunate events leads to altercations that ultimately end in tragedy for her and her husband, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of societal norms surrounding love, beauty, and justice as the plot progresses. The initial chapters establish a rich context that promises significant character development and social critique throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Justice or Revenge

Prince and Peasant

The Art of Growing Old

How Women Love

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Credits:

E-text prepared by Al Haines

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-08-04