Woman by G.K. Chesterton (1910)
Woman is a collection of essays by G.K. Chesterton that explores the role and nature of women in society. The book argues that women are essential to civilization and should be celebrated for their unique qualities, such as intuition and empathy. It also critiques the ways in which women have been marginalized and oppressed throughout history.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1910 · Genre: Essay, Social Criticism, Philosophy · 2,041 words
First lines
A correspondent has written me an able and interesting letter in the matter of some allusions of mine to the subject of communal kitchens. He defends communal kitchens very lucidly from the standpoint of the calculating collectivist; but, like many of his school, he cannot apparently grasp that there is another test of the whole matter, with which such calculation has nothing at all to do. He knows it would be cheaper if a number of us ate at the same time, so as to use the same table. So it would. It would also be cheaper if a number of us slept at different times, so as to use the same pair of trousers. But the question is not how cheap are we buying a thing, but what are we buying? It is cheap to own a slave. And it is cheaper still to be a slave.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Essay, Social Criticism, Philosophy, Humor, Cultural Commentary
- Length: 2,041 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Essay — The work is structured as a reflective and argumentative essay, focusing on social commentary and personal opinions.
- Social Criticism — The text critiques societal norms and practices, particularly regarding gender roles and communal living.
- Philosophy — The work explores philosophical themes related to individuality, freedom, and the nature of personal and communal life.
- Humor — The writing style includes wit and irony, often using humor to underscore points and critique societal trends.
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feminism · gender roles · society · philosophy · literature · identity · equality · culture · women's rights · historical context · social commentary · religion