| Author |
Barney, Natalie Clifford, 1877-1972 |
| Title |
Pensées d'une amazone
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Apologie -- Dédicaces -- Les sexes adverses, la guerre et le féminisme -- Choses de l'amour -- Pages prises au roman que je n'écrirai pas -- Autres éparpillements.
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| Credits |
Produced by Marc D'Hooghe
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| Summary |
"Pensées d'une amazone" by Natalie Clifford Barney is a collection of philosophical reflections and essays written in the early 20th century. The text delves into themes including gender dynamics, love, feminism, and societal norms, offering insights from the perspective of a woman navigating through a male-dominated world. The work reflects on the complexities of female existence, often intertwining personal experiences with broader social critiques. The opening of the book begins with dedications that express admiration and affection for various individuals, setting a personal tone. It then transitions into explorative thoughts on the opposition between the sexes and the role of women in society, emphasizing the constraints imposed on them by marriage and motherhood. Barney critiques traditional gender roles while advocating for women's education and independence, and she poses provocative questions about the true nature of love and the impact of societal expectations on women's lives. This opening portion invites readers to reflect on the societal structures that define gender relations, framing the discourse within the context of her own experiences and observations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Homosexuality and literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
49887 |
| Release Date |
Sep 6, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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