Her Playthings, Men: A Novel (1891)

By Mabel Esmonde Cahill

Book Overview

""Her Playthings, Men: A Novel"" is a classic work of fiction written by Mabel Esmonde Cahill and originally published in 1891. The novel tells the story of a young woman named Rosamond who uses her beauty and charm to manipulate and control the men in her life. She sees them as nothing more than playthings to be used and discarded at her whim.The novel explores themes of power, gender roles, and sexuality in the late 19th century. Through Rosamond's interactions with various men, including her husband, her lover, and her father, the author examines the ways in which women were often seen as objects to be possessed and controlled by men.Cahill's writing is both insightful and provocative, offering a unique perspective on the social and cultural norms of the time. ""Her Playthings, Men: A Novel"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of gender relations and the evolution of women's roles in society.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: 1164172816
• ISBN13: 9781164172819
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"