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100 1 _aTerhune, Albert Payson,
_d1872-1942
245 1 0 _aSuperwomen
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
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 2012-04-01
505 0 _aLola Montez -- Ninon de L'Enclos -- Peg Woffington -- Helen of Troy -- Madame Jumel -- Adrienne Lecouvreur -- Cleopatra -- George Sand -- Madame du Barry -- Lady Blessington -- Madame Recamier -- Lady Hamilton.
508 _aProduced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Superwomen" by Albert Payson Terhune is a collection of biographical accounts written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives of iconic women throughout history who displayed extraordinary influence and power, often referred to as "Super-Women." Prominent figures such as Lola Montez, Ninon de L'Enclos, and Helen of Troy are among the subjects, showcasing their unique charms and complex lives, which ultimately shaped their legacies. The opening of "Superwomen" presents a foreword discussing the concept of the Super-Woman, emphasizing her elusive qualities that defy simple categorization. Terhune questions the traits that contribute to a woman's captivating allure, noting that beauty, femininity, or intellect alone do not define these remarkable individuals. As the first chapter begins with the story of Lola Montez, we are introduced to her tumultuous career as a dancer whose vibrant personality and controversial actions led her to prominence—and, eventually, to scandal. The narrative hints at the various paths these Super-Women took to wield influence, ensuring readers will encounter a tapestry of intriguing stories about extraordinary women throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWomen -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39339
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