The Girl of the Period, and Other Social Essays, Vol. 1 (of 2)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Linton, E. Lynn (Elizabeth Lynn), 1822-1898.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

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.

Credits:

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-12-30