Woman in Folklore
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Author: Dr. Hermann Heinrich PLOSS (1819-1885)
Published in: Leipzig: Grieben, 1891.
Language: German
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In the preface to the first edition of the book, the author explains that the work is a result of many years of study on the natural history of women, from an ethnological perspective. The author acknowledges the difficulty of such a task and explains that the book is meant to present the available material in a scientific way to a receptive audience. The author examines the psychological, ethical, and aesthetic traits of women, as well as their physiological functions and sexual relations. The book also describes the social situation of women throughout the cultural development of the human race. The author discusses scientific problems and the research method used in anthropology to explain phenomena in the life of nations. The author warns against the eager imagination and stresses the importance of caution when assessing individual opinions. Finally, the author clarifies that the book does not attempt to solve the “women’s question” but rather to present the natural and cultural history of women from a scientific perspective.
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Vol. I: Pp. XXIII + 575 with 100 illustrations + 5 plate illustrations. In very good condition.
Vol. II:Â Pp. VII + 684 with 203 illustrations + 5 plate illustrations. The plates were slightly warped (probably affected by water previously). Few pages with tiny tears and some underlining.
Size: 18 x 24 cm.
Two volumes bound together. Period half cloth, quite worn.
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Condition: Covers worn, especially along the edges.
For other details on the condition, please see the scans. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us.
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Please note: This is a very heavy item – 2,2 kg.