Essai sur le caractere, les moeurs et l'esprit des femmes dans les differens siecles

THOMAS, [Antoine Leonard]

Published by Chez Moutard: Chez Franc. Grasset & Comp., A Paris: A Lausanne, 1772

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vi, 189pp, [3]. With half-title and an engraved frontispiece. Contemporary calf, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece, gilt. A trifle rubbed, slight splitting to upper joint. Contemporary ownership inscription of 'C: Cookson' to FEP, and 'C. Cookson 1789 achete a Geneve' to head of title, light offsetting, small marginal paper flaw to A1, lightly foxed. An early printing of this seminal treatise by French poet and literary critic Antoine Leonard Thomas (1732-1785) providing a precis of the historical position of women within society, particularly in reference to their oppression, and a sociological exploration of contemporary perspectives regarding gender bias. Though in many instances an exceptional publication, Thomas fails utterly to escape the stereotypical notions held toward the female sex - attributing their subjection to natural delicacy, lack of endurance, and an inability to process strong emotion. The work attracted a great deal of attention, and not a few detractors - Louise d'Epiany and Diderot being the most vehement in their criticisms. Size: 8vo.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Essai sur le caractere, les moeurs et l'esprit des femmes dans les differens siecles
• Publisher: Chez Moutard: Chez Franc. Grasset & Comp., A Paris: A Lausanne
• Publication Date: 1772
• Binding: Hardcover