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A Word to Women

By Mrs. Humphry
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A collection of advisory essays offers practical, conversational counsel on family life and female conduct, spanning mother-daughter relations, educating and guiding girls, managing household economy and servants, and negotiating social expectations. It urges a balanced blend of liberty and prudent restraint, promotes usefulness through everyday duties, and reflects on manners, candour, silence, lightheartedness, middle age, and moral self-discipline. Each piece combines anecdote and reflection to encourage humane, sensible behavior that steadies domestic relations and personal character.

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Mrs. Humphry

Mrs. Humphry was a writer known for her contributions to social etiquette and women's issues in the late 19th century. Her notable works include "A Word to Women," which addresses the challenges and expectations faced by women of her time, and "Manners for Men," a guide on proper conduct for men in society. Through her writings, she aimed to promote civility and mutual respect between genders, reflecting the social dynamics of her era. Mrs. Humphry's work remains a valuable resource for understanding the cultural norms and gender roles of her time.

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