Little Essays of Love and Virtue

Little Essays of Love and Virtue is a collection of essays written by Havelock Ellis, a renowned British psychologist and writer. The book is a compilation of Ellis's thoughts and reflections on love, virtue, and morality. The essays are divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on love and the second part on virtue. In the first part, Ellis explores the various aspects of love, including romantic love, parental love, and platonic love. He delves into the nature of love, its different forms, and how it affects human behavior and relationships. He also discusses the role of love in society and its impact on culture and civilization.The second part of the book is dedicated to virtue, and Ellis examines the moral principles that guide human behavior. He discusses the importance of honesty, integrity, and self-discipline, and how these virtues contribute to personal growth and societal progress. Ellis also explores the concept of vice and its destructive effects on individuals and society.Throughout the book, Ellis draws from his extensive knowledge of psychology, philosophy, and literature to provide insightful and thought-provoking perspectives on love and virtue. His writing is clear, concise, and engaging, making Little Essays of Love and Virtue a valuable read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human nature and morality.1922. In these essays, the author tried to set forth, as clearly as possible, certain fundamental principles, together with their practical application to the life of our time. Some of these principles were stated, more briefly and technically, in Ellis's larger Studies of sex; others were therein implied but only to be read between the lines. Here they are expressed in simple language and with some detail. Contents: children and parents; meaning of purity; objects of marriage; husbands and wives; love rights of women; play function of sex; individual and the race.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.