My Flirtations
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Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, 'My Flirtations' follows Peggy, an intelligent and independent young woman, as she recounts her numerous flirtations with various men. With each encounter, Peggy provides a detailed and perceptive analysis of her suitors' personalities, motivations, and the societal expectations that shape their behavior. Through her experiences, Peggy unveils the superficiality and hypocrisy of the marriage market, the limitations imposed upon women, and the power dynamics that govern relationships between men and women.Book Details
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Ella Hepworth Dixon
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Ella Hepworth Dixon was an English author and editor. Her best-known work is the New Woman novel The Story of a Modern Woman, which has been reprinted in the 21st century. Dixon was born on 27 March 1...
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