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... feminine world . We shall see later how complex the relations of mother to daughter are : the daughter is for the ... feminine wisdom are poured into her ears , feminine virtues are urged upon her , 9 Quite in accordance with current ...
... feminine world . We shall see later how complex the relations of mother to daughter are : the daughter is for the ... feminine wisdom are poured into her ears , feminine virtues are urged upon her , 9 Quite in accordance with current ...
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... feminine destiny for which she feels poorly equipped . But it would be erroneous to say that a mannish bent is acquired in order to compensate for a lack of feminine attributes ; the truth is rather that the opportunities offered to the ...
... feminine destiny for which she feels poorly equipped . But it would be erroneous to say that a mannish bent is acquired in order to compensate for a lack of feminine attributes ; the truth is rather that the opportunities offered to the ...
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... feminine " in nature . " It delighted me , " she related , " if the passion of a lady was disclosed under a poetic veil . All im- modesty in a woman was disgusting to me . I had an indescribable aversion to female attire — indeed , for ...
... feminine " in nature . " It delighted me , " she related , " if the passion of a lady was disclosed under a poetic veil . All im- modesty in a woman was disgusting to me . I had an indescribable aversion to female attire — indeed , for ...
Contents
CHAPTER Part I DESTINY | 3 |
HISTORY | 61 |
Through the Middle Ages to Eighteenthcentury | 97 |
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