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The Histories of Some of the Penitents in the Magdalen House

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First published in 1759, this novel aims to promote the cause of the Magdalen House, a charity which sought to rehabilitate prostitutes by fitting them for a life of virtuous industry. It challenges long-standing prejudices against prostitutes by presenting them as victims of inadequate education, male libertinism and sexual double standards.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781851968602
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 208
  • Udgivet:
  • 1. december 2006
  • Størrelse:
  • 240x162x25 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 482 g.
  • 2-4 uger.
  • 21. december 2024
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First published in 1759, this novel aims to promote the cause of the Magdalen House, a charity which sought to rehabilitate prostitutes by fitting them for a life of virtuous industry. It challenges long-standing prejudices against prostitutes by presenting them as victims of inadequate education, male libertinism and sexual double standards.

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