"The Damsel and the Sage: A Woman's Whimsies" by Elinor Glyn is a series of thoughtful chats between a young woman, called the Damsel, and a wise old hermit, the Sage, about things like love and why people make the choices they do. Painted with unique tales, this mirrors the ways people thought and felt about relationships a long time ago. The Damsel asks the Sage big questions about life, love, and how men and women act towards each other, which leads to talks filled with ideas. The book uses stories, like one about a man and the things he owns—a Tiger, a Ring Dove, and a Fish—to show how getting too attached to things and wanting too much can cause problems. The Damsel thinks things over, and the Sage shares his wisdom, showing that people are interesting creatures, that happiness doesn't always last, and that what we think we want might not actually be good for us. The book mixes smart thinking with a bit of fun, encouraging us to think about how we see love and being happy.
The Damsel and the Sage: A Woman's Whimsies
By Elinor Glyn
In a world of philosophical exploration, a witty woman seeks guidance from a wise hermit, leading to surprising lessons about desire, consequence, and the true meaning of fulfillment.
Summary
About the AuthorElinor Glyn was a British novelist and scriptwriter who specialised in romantic fiction, which was considered scandalous for its time, although her works are relatively tame by modern standards. She popularized the concept of the it-girl, and had tremendous influence on early 20th-century popular culture and, possibly, on the careers of notable Hollywood stars such as Rudolph Valentino, Gloria Swanson and, especially, Clara Bow.
Elinor Glyn was a British novelist and scriptwriter who specialised in romantic fiction, which was considered scandalous for its time, although her works are relatively tame by modern standards. She popularized the concept of the it-girl, and had tremendous influence on early 20th-century popular culture and, possibly, on the careers of notable Hollywood stars such as Rudolph Valentino, Gloria Swanson and, especially, Clara Bow.
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