Explore a landmark early 20th-century guide to modern womanhood and motherhood.
This nonfiction work examines how a woman’s character is shaped by education, work, and family life. It presents Miladi as a model for balancing sacrifice with personal growth, and for shaping relationships at home and in the wider world. Through a series of essays and chapters, the book discusses domestic duties, motherhood, and the social and moral duties of women in society.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book uncovers the gradual evolution of the domesticated and idealized beauty known as Miladi. From the frivolous, ready-to-wear fashion of her early days to her newly found complexity, Miladi is shown to be an ever-changing fusion of women's dreams and societal pressures. The author discusses the tension between the idealized Miladi and the changing reality of women's lives, from the decline of domestic duties to the rise of the professional woman. Through a fascinating blend of social history, literary analysis, and cultural critique, this book explores the ever-evolving ideal of femininity. Ultimately, it argues that Miladi represents the endless search for a satisfying synthesis between tradition and progress, between the domestic and the professional, and ultimately between the sexes. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243549634_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780243549634
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780243549634
Quantity: 15 available