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A Legacy For Young Ladies
Hardcover
Letters & EssaysGeneral PoetryWomen's Studies
ISBN13: 9781024326116
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 280
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Legacy For Young Ladies, consisting of miscellaneous pieces in prose and verse, is a collection designed to impart wisdom and virtue. Authored by Mrs. Barbauld, Lucy Aikin, Timothy Stansfield Engleheart, and John Massey Wright, this volume offers a diverse array of reflections and creative works. The essays provide guidance on moral conduct and intellectual pursuits, while the poems explore themes of nature, love, and piety. This anthology serves as a mirror to the values and expectations of its time, offering modern readers insight into the education and aspirations of young women in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. A Legacy For Young Ladies remains a valuable resource for those interested in women's history, literature, and the enduring quest for self-improvement.
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