Jenny Lind, the prima donna of Stockholm, is among the most distinguished of those geniuses who have been invited to welcome the queen to Germany. Her name has been unknown among us, as she is still young, and has not … Read the rest
Category: Woman in the Nineteenth Century
Woman in the Nineteenth Century – From a Criticism on “Consuelo”
The work itself cannot fail of innumerable readers, and a great influence, for it counts many of the most significant pulse-beats of the tune. Apart from its range of character and fine descriptions, it records some of the mystical apparitions, … Read the rest
Woman in the Nineteenth Century – George Sand
When I first knew George Sand, I thought to have found tried the experiment I wanted. I did not value Bettine so much. She had not pride enough for me. Only now, when I am sure of myself, can I … Read the rest
Woman in the Nineteenth Century – The Wrongs of American Women. The Duties of American Women.
The same day brought us a copy of Mr. Burdett’s little book,—in which the sufferings and difficulties that beset the large class of women who must earn their subsistence in a city like New York, are delineated with so much … Read the rest
Woman in the Nineteenth Century – Part II – Miscellanies – Aglauron and Laurie
A DRIVE THROUGH THE COUNTRY NEAR BOSTON.
Aglauron and Laurie are two of the pleasantest men I know. Laurie combines, with the external advantages of a beautiful person and easy address, all the charm which quick perceptions and intelligent sympathy … Read the rest
Woman in the Nineteenth Century – Reply of Mr. Adams
Mr. Adams was so deeply affected by the address of Miss Foster, as to be for some time inaudible. When heard, he spoke as follows:
“This is the first instance in which a lady has thus addressed me personally; and … Read the rest
Woman in the Nineteenth Century – The Flying Pigeon
“Ratchewaine was chaste, mild, gentle in her disposition, kind, generous, and devoted to her husband. A harsh word was never known to proceed from her mouth; nor was she ever known to be in a passion. Mabaskah used to say … Read the rest
Woman in the Nineteenth Century – Part I – Woman in the Nineteenth Century
“Frailty, thy name is WOMAN.” “The Earth waits for her Queen.”
The connection between these quotations may not be obvious, but it is strict. Yet would any contradict us, if we made them applicable to the other side, and began … Read the rest
Woman in the Nineteenth Century – Introduction by Horace Greeley
The problem of Woman’s position, or “sphere,”—of her duties, responsibilities, rights and immunities as Woman,—fitly attracts a large and still-increasing measure of attention from the thinkers and agitators of our time, The legislators, so called,—those who ultimately enact into statutes … Read the rest
Woman in the Nineteenth Century – Preface by Arthur B. Fuller
It has been thought desirable that such papers of Margaret Fuller Ossoli as pertained to the condition, sphere and duties of Woman, should be collected and published together. The present volume contains, not only her “Woman in the Nineteenth Century,”—which … Read the rest