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
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
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
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
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
Imre: A Memorandum
Amidst a society that rejects their bond, two friends navigate the delicate complexities of love.
By Edward Prime-Stevenson
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
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 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
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
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
How Women May Earn a Living
Discover a historical roadmap empowering women to defy societal expectations and forge their own paths to financial freedom through education, skill, and unwavering determination.
By Mercy Grogan
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
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
Woman; Her Position and Influence in Ancient Greece and Rome, and Among the Early Christians
Uncover the hidden stories of women who challenged social norms and left their mark on ancient civilizations and the rise of Christianity.
By James Donaldson
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
The Business of Being a Woman
Explore the life of the "Uneasy Woman," as she grapples with expectations after women are given new freedoms that devalue the significance of her most important contributions.
By Ida M. (Ida Minerva) Tarbell
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
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