Projet d'une loi portant défense d'apprendre à lire aux femmes by Sylvain Maréchal
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Maréchal, Sylvain, 1750-1803
French
"Projet d'une loi portant défense d'apprendre à lire aux femmes" by Sylvain Maréchal is a satirical essay written in the early 19th century. This work reflects the attitudes towards gender relations and education during that time period, particularly focusing on the role of women in society. The book presents a proposed law that humorously argues a...
and mothers. In the text, Maréchal lays out a series of absurd and exaggerated arguments to support the notion that women should remain ignorant, emphasizing traditional domestic duties over intellectual pursuits. He suggests that learning to read would lead women to become liberated and rebellious, and he details various historical and cultural examples to reinforce his points. The proposed law is filled with ironic observations and critiques of contemporary society's views on women's education, ultimately serving as a commentary on the absurdities of gender norms and expectations of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Christopher Carter
3 months agoHaving read this twice, the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. Truly inspiring.
Thomas Thomas
1 month agoFor a digital edition, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.
Mark Nguyen
1 month agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. One of the best books I've read this year.
Anthony King
5 months agoSimply put, the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. Worth every second of your time.
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Elijah Jackson
2 months agoAs someone who reads a lot, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. I'm sending the link to all my friends.