02421cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500820014926400510023130000470028233600260032933700260035533800360038150000310041750800930044852013610054153400450190265300280194765300720197585600430204799900170209014282UtSlPG20260610133333.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPA1 aErasmus, Desiderius,d1469-153612aA Merry Dialogue Declaringe the Properties of Shrowde Shrews and Honest Wives 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-07  aDavid Starner, Louise Hope, the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team and David Widger  a"A Merry Dialogue Declaringe the Properties of Shrowde Shrews and Honest Wives" by Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam is a humorous discourse written in the mid-16th century, likely around the 1550s. This dialogue fits within the genre of social commentary and satire, exploring marital dynamics and the contrasting tendencies of wives characterized as either 'shrowde shrews' or 'honest wives.' The text likely aims to entertain while also providing insights into the expected behaviors and roles within a marriage, reflecting the social norms of its time.  The narrative unfolds through the conversations of two women, Eulalia and Xantippa, who exchange their experiences and perspectives on marriage and their husbands. Eulalia offers counsel to Xantippa, who complains about her husband's behavior and perceived shortcomings. The dialogue touches on themes of patience, understanding, and the dynamics of power and submission within the marital relationship. Through anecdotes and humor, the text conveys the idea that wives can influence their husbands' behavior through gentleness and domestic care while highlighting the challenges they face. It culminates in a comedic yet pointed commentary on marriage, suggesting that the ability to navigate these complexities is crucial for a harmonious relationship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aImaginary conversations  aDialogues, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Translations into English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14282  c55670d55670