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In this last of a series of four advice books for young English women by Sarah Stickney Ellis discusses the Victorian ideal of womanhood and the duty of British women in childrearing
Sarah Stickney Ellis, born Sarah Stickney (1799 - 16 June 1872), also known as Sarah Ellis, was a Quaker turned Congregationalist who was the author of numerous books, mostly written about women's roles in society. She argued that it was the religious duty of women, as daughters, wives, and mothers, to provide the influence for good that would improve society. Conduct novels: Particularly well-known are The Wives of England (1843), The Women of England, The Mothers of England, and The Daughters of England, also her more directly educational works such as Rawdon House and Education of the Heart: Women's Best Work. Related to her principal literary theme of moral education for women, she estab...
Sarah Stickney Ellis (1799-16 June 1872) was a Quaker turned Congregationalist who was the author of numerous books, mostly written about women's role(s) in society. She argued that it was the religious duty of women, as daughters, wives, and mothers, to provide the influence for good that would improve society. Particularly well-known are The Wives of England, The Women of England, The Mothers of England, and The Daughters of England, also her more directly educational works such as Rawdon House and Education of the Heart: Women's Best Work. Related to her principal literary theme of moral education for women, she established Rawdon House in Hertfordshire; a school for young ladies intended...
"The Daughters of England" from Sarah Stickney Ellis. English author (1799-1872).
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Sarah Stickney Ellis (1799-1872) was the author of numerous books; mostly written about women's role in society. Particularly well-known are The Wives of England, The Women of England, The Mothers of England, and The Daughters of England, also her more directly educational works such as Rawdon House and Education of the Heart: Women's Best Work. Related to her principal literary theme of moral education for women, she established Rawdon House in Hertfordshire; a school for young ladies intended to apply the principles illustrated in her books to the "moral training, the formation of character, and in some degree the domestic duties of young ladies." Other works include: The Women of England: Their Social Duties and Domestic Habits (1839) and The Sons of the Soil (1840).
The Women of England, Their Social Duties, and Domestic Habits by Mrs. Ellis: First published in 1839, this classic guide to women's social roles and domestic responsibilities offers a fascinating glimpse into the gender norms and expectations of Victorian England. From housekeeping to charity work to motherhood, Mrs. Ellis provides practical advice for women seeking to fulfill their societal obligations. Key Aspects of the Book "The Women of England, Their Social Duties, and Domestic Habits": Historical Insight: The book provides a valuable primary source for understanding women's lives in Victorian England. Glimpse into Society: Through Mrs. Ellis's writing, readers can see the societal no...