A Gender In Satin (1895)

By Rita

Book Overview

A Gender In Satin is a novel written by Rita and published in 1895. The book tells the story of a young woman named Sylvia who is raised as a boy by her father. Sylvia's father, who is a wealthy and influential man, believes that women are inferior to men and that Sylvia will have a better life if she is raised as a boy.Sylvia grows up believing that she is a boy and is treated as such by her father and the people around her. However, as she grows older, Sylvia begins to question her identity and struggles with her feelings of femininity. She falls in love with a young woman named Rachel and realizes that she is not the boy her father raised her to be.The novel explores themes of gender identity, sexuality, and the societal expectations placed on individuals based on their gender. It also delves into the complexities of family relationships and the impact that a parent's beliefs can have on their child's development.A Gender In Satin is considered to be a groundbreaking work for its time, as it challenged traditional gender roles and sparked conversations about the fluidity of gender and sexuality. It remains a significant piece of literature in the history of feminist and LGBTQ+ movements.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164527223
• ISBN13: 9781164527220
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"