Superwomen

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Terhune, Albert Payson, 1872-1942

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Superwomen" by Albert Payson Terhune is a collection of biographical accounts written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives of iconic women throughout history who displayed extraordinary influence and power, often referred to as "Super-Women." Prominent figures such as Lola Montez, Ninon de L'Enclos, and Helen of Troy are among the subjects, showcasing their unique charms and complex lives, which ultimately shaped their legacies. The opening of "Superwomen" presents a foreword discussing the concept of the Super-Woman, emphasizing her elusive qualities that defy simple categorization. Terhune questions the traits that contribute to a woman's captivating allure, noting that beauty, femininity, or intellect alone do not define these remarkable individuals. As the first chapter begins with the story of Lola Montez, we are introduced to her tumultuous career as a dancer whose vibrant personality and controversial actions led her to prominence-and, eventually, to scandal. The narrative hints at the various paths these Super-Women took to wield influence, ensuring readers will encounter a tapestry of intriguing stories about extraordinary women throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Lola Montez

Ninon de L'Enclos

Peg Woffington

Helen of Troy

Madame Jumel

Adrienne Lecouvreur

Cleopatra

George Sand

Madame du Barry

Lady Blessington

Madame Recamier

Lady Hamilton.

Credits:

Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2012-04-01