Gender & Sexuality Studies
Explore the rich tapestry of human experience with Gender & Sexuality Studies, a collection that brings forward narratives from different cultures and eras. This category offers a window into the diverse expressions and understandings of gender and sexuality, highlighting significant works that challenge conventional norms. From literary classics to critical essays, these texts serve as a vital resource for those seeking insight into how gender and sexual roles have shaped societies. Perfect for readers interested in historical and cultural perspectives, this collection illuminates the evolving discourse on identity.
Delia Blanchflower
A spirited young woman fights for independence and challenges societal norms while a curious guardian observes her journey amidst a transforming world.
By Humphry Ward
Art of Love-Making
Discover how to navigate the delicate dance of love, understand hidden emotions, and build a marriage destined for happiness with lessons from a guide for the ages.
By Anonymous
What Every Girl Should Know
In a time of veiled truths, a taboo-breaking guide emerges, offering young women the knowledge to understand their bodies and claim ownership of their destinies.
By Margaret Sanger
Seductio Ad Absurdum The Principles & Practices of Seduction, A Beginner's Handbook
Uncover the secrets for mastering the art of attraction, as this guide exposes the hidden rules of engagement, transforming seduction from chance into a calculated game.
By Emily Hahn
Memoirs of Emma Courtney
A young woman's desires clash with societal expectations as she navigates love, loss, and self-discovery in a world that seeks to define her.
By Mary Hays
The Authoress of the Odyssey Where and when she wrote, who she was, the use she made of the Iliad, and how the poem grew under her hands
A controversial theory emerges, suggesting that the famed wanderings of Odysseus were actually spun by a woman's hand, forever changing how we see this ancient adventure.
By Samuel Butler
The Grimké sisters : $b Sarah and Angelina Grimké, the first American women advocates of abolition and woman's rights
Witness the remarkable journey of two sisters who defied societal expectations and risked everything to fight for abolition and women's rights in a divided nation.
By Catherine H. Birney
The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman
In a world of wealth and control, a young woman's curiosity about a new house sparks a journey of self-discovery and challenges the hold of her overbearing husband.
By H. G. Wells
Modern daughters : $b Conversations with various American girls and one man
Step back in time to eavesdrop on spirited conversations with young American women as they navigate love, expectations, and carving their own paths at the turn of the century.
By Alexander Black
The Lady Doc
In a rugged frontier town, a doctor faces the consequences of her past while a spirited waitress chases her dreams, weaving a tale of resilience, romance, and the quest for identity.
By Caroline Lockhart
Mrs. Warren's Daughter: A Story of the Woman's Movement
A woman risks everything, including disguising herself as a man, to escape her mother's past and forge her own destiny in a world determined to keep her in its place.
By Harry Johnston
Imre: A Memorandum
Amidst a society that rejects their bond, two friends navigate the delicate complexities of love.
By Edward Prime-Stevenson
Modern Woman: Her Intentions
In a time of immense change, a powerful argument ignites, urging women to break free from societal chains and claim their rightful place.
By Florence Farr
Woman
Experience the turbulent quest of a woman determined to defy expectations and discover her authentic self in a world determined to confine her.
By Magdeleine Marx
Vera
Two people in mourning find an unexpected connection as they navigate the complexities of loss and attempt to rebuild their lives.
By Elizabeth Von Arnim
The well of loneliness
In a society that enforces strict norms, a person embarks on a profound quest for love, self-discovery, and acceptance of her true self.
By Radclyffe Hall
Mobilizing Woman-Power
As women from various countries take on new roles in the war effort, they demonstrate their capabilities, develop new skills, and gain economic independence, ultimately making a significant contribution to the war effort and paving the way for future generations of women.
By Harriot Stanton Blatch
Phallic Worship A description of the mysteries of the sex worship of the ancients, with the history of the masculine cross. An account of primitive symbolism, Hebrew phallicism, bacchic festivals, sexual rites, and the mysteries of the ancient faiths.
Uncover the secrets of ancient civilizations as they celebrated the power of reproduction through intriguing and often misunderstood sexual rites.
By Hargrave Jennings
One Woman's Life
In a world of societal expectations, a young woman fights, loves, and seeks a life beyond her humble beginnings.
By Robert Herrick
Heart of Gold
A vibrant young girl's life takes an unexpected turn, testing her spirit and revealing the transformative power of kindness and imagination.
By Ruth Brown MacArthur