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100 1 _aLay, Wilfrid,
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245 1 2 _aA Plea for Monogamy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2019-09-18
505 0 _aTrue conception of marriage -- Modern emotional unrest -- Emotions -- Instincts -- The love episode -- Control -- The unhappy marriage -- Hologamy vs. prostitution -- The new marriage -- Birth control.
508 _aProduced by Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"A Plea for Monogamy" by Wilfrid Lay is a scholarly work written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complex dynamics of marriage and sexual relationships, emphasizing the psychological aspects of monogamous unions. Lay argues that many men fail to apply their intellect to their marital relations, which can lead to dissatisfaction for both partners. His thesis is underpinned by the benefits of a deeper emotional connection between spouses, rather than merely seeing marriage as a societal contract or a means of physical gratification. The opening of the text presents the author's intent and rationale for discussing the state of modern marriage. Lay critiques the emotional and intellectual development gap between genders, arguing that many marriages exist in a cycle of selfishness and emotional repression. He posits that true happiness in marriage stems from a man's ability to lead and fulfill his wife's emotional needs, advocating for a model of love that harmonizes both erotic and socio-emotional impulses. Throughout the introduction, he sets the stage for a deeper exploration of love, urging readers to reflect on and redefine their understanding of monogamous relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMarriage
653 _aLove
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60320
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