The Women of England, Their Social Duties, and Domestic Habits (First Edition)
New York: D. Appleton & Company, 1839. First Edition. Cloth. 4 7/8 X 7 7/8 Inches. 275 PP. Very Good. Item #7731
Victorian England’s foremost “propagandist of domesticity.”
Well regarded book on the "duties" of women in English Society. While Ellis is not remembered as an activist and/or advocate of women's rights, her work and private life reflect the underlying mission of bringing more power to women. She advocates for the use of a woman's mind in influencing society as well as her own husband. She supported the rights and social standing of women who choose a single life over that of an unhappy marriage. Her famous phrase "suffer and be still" was written as a lesson for women in their submission to men, but the sentiment was about the aiding of peace in a relationship as well as a reminder that sometimes submission (if chosen) was power.
Original publisher cloth with title-stamping to spine. Light toning a few PO names to front endpaper. Scattered foxing and discoloration.
Price: $150.00