Publisher's Synopsis
""The Joys of Being a Woman and Other Papers"" is a collection of essays written by Winifred Margaretta Kirkland. The book explores the joys and challenges of being a woman in the early 20th century. Kirkland discusses a wide range of topics including marriage, motherhood, education, fashion, and societal expectations. She shares her own experiences and observations, as well as insights from other women. Kirkland's writing is both insightful and humorous, making this book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in women's history and the social norms of the time. Overall, ""The Joys of Being a Woman and Other Papers"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women during the early 1900s.It is for man's reassurance that I shall endeavor gradually to unfold this age-old purpose, showing that while the privileges which through slow evolution we have amassed are so enjoyable as to preclude our envying any man his dusty difficulties, still our attitude toward these our toys is that of a friend of mine a woman aged four. Left unprotected in her hands for entertainment, a male coeval was heard to burst into cries of rage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
