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100 1 _aGardener, Helen H.
_q(Helen Hamilton),
_d1853-1925
245 1 0 _aFacts and Fictions of Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-03-13
505 0 _aThe fictions of fiction -- A day in court -- Thrown in with the city's dead -- An irresponsible educated class -- Sex in brain -- Woman as an annex -- The moral responsibility of woman in heredity -- Heredity in its relations to a double standard of morals -- Divorce and the proposed national laws -- Lawsuit or legacy -- Points humorous and otherwise about life insurance -- Common sense in surgery -- Heredity: is acquired character or condition transmittible? -- Environment: can heredity be modified?
508 _aDavid Widger
520 _a"Facts and Fictions of Life" by Helen H. Gardener is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The text predominantly explores various societal issues, particularly focusing on women's roles, heredity, and the discrepancies between the ideals presented in fiction versus the realities of life. Gardener aims to dissect these topics critically, shedding light on both the darker aspects of society and the misunderstandings perpetuated by popular literature. The opening of the book sets the stage for Gardener's exploration of the complexities of human existence. In the preface, she emphasizes the importance of understanding multiple facets of each topic, particularly in the context of heredity and societal conditions. Gardener introduces her motivations for writing, recalling a formative experience from her youth that sparked her interest in heredity and social justice. She discusses how popular fiction misrepresents women's lives, creating unrealistic expectations that ultimately disarm young girls, leading them to believe that marriage or destiny will solve their problems. Throughout the initial chapters, Gardener's intention is to provoke thought and challenge readers to confront the uncomfortable truths about societal norms, while also acknowledging the brighter potential of the future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFeminism
653 _aWomen -- Suffrage -- United States
653 _aAmerican essays -- 19th century
653 _aWomen -- United States -- Social conditions
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42329
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