Guide To Men

Guide to Men

by Helen Rowland

Helen Rowland's "Guide to Men" is a collection of witty observations and reflections on the complexities of relationships between men and women. Through a series of short essays, poems, and one-liners, Rowland presents a humorous and insightful commentary on societal expectations, courtship, marriage, and the dynamics of power within partnerships. The book offers a satirical lens on gender roles and the often-contradictory nature of human interaction. It's a playful exploration of the quirks and foibles of both men and women, while often poking fun at the conventions of the time.

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Helen Rowland

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Helen May Rowland was an American journalist and humorist. For many years she wrote a column in the New York World called "Reflections of a Bachelor Girl". Many of her pithy insights from these column...

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