Doll World Or Play And Earnest: A Study From Real Life (1872)

""Doll World Or Play And Earnest: A Study From Real Life"" is a book written by Eleanor Grace O'reilly in 1872. The book is a study of the lives of young girls and their dolls, exploring the relationship between children and their toys. O'reilly examines the ways in which dolls serve as both playthings and tools for learning about the world around them. She also explores the social and cultural significance of dolls, particularly for girls, and how they shape their understanding of gender roles and expectations. Through her observations of real-life girls and their dolls, O'reilly provides a fascinating insight into the world of childhood play and imagination. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of childhood, gender studies, and the cultural significance of toys.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.