Almost a Woman by Mary Wood-Allen
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| Author | Wood-Allen, Mary, 1841-1908 |
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| Title | Almost a Woman |
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| Summary | "Almost a Woman" by Mary Wood-Allen is a didactic work aimed at young adult readers, written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a guide for young women navigating the transition from childhood to womanhood, offering insights into the emotional, social, and biological changes they experience during this critical time. The narrative unfolds through the conversation between a father and his daughter, Helen, allowing readers to engage deeply with the themes of self-respect, moral integrity, and the importance of informed choices regarding relationships. At the start of the book, we meet Mr. and Mrs. Wayne, who discuss their daughter Helen's approaching adolescence and the need for open communication regarding her development into womanhood. Mr. Wayne expounds on the significance of imparting knowledge about self-respect and the moral implications of interactions between young men and women. As Helen yearns for guidance about friendships and the complexities of growing up, we see her wrestling with the societal expectations of young women and the desire for independence. Their dialogue explores the values of purity, the importance of education for women, and the pivotal role mothers play in shaping the character of future generations, setting the stage for a deeper examination of womanhood throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Sexual ethics |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31861 |
| Release Date | Apr 2, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 125 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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