The Virgin Unmasked: Or Female Dialogues Betwixt An Elderly Maiden Lady And Her Niece (1724)

By Bernard Mandeville

Book Overview

The Virgin Unmasked: Or Female Dialogues Betwixt An Elderly Maiden Lady And Her Niece is a book written by Bernard Mandeville and published in 1724. The book is a series of fictional dialogues between an elderly maiden lady and her niece, discussing various topics related to women, love, marriage, and sexuality. The book is written in a satirical and humorous style, and it challenges the traditional views of women and their roles in society. The book also explores the idea of female desire and the importance of sexual satisfaction for women. The Virgin Unmasked was considered scandalous and controversial at the time of its publication, and it was banned in some countries. However, it is now regarded as an important work of early feminist literature and a groundbreaking exploration of female sexuality and desire.On Several Diverting Discourses On Love, Marriage, Memoirs, And Morals, Etc. Of The Times.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437344976
• ISBN13: 9781437344974
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"