Cassandra: Florence Nightingale's Angry Outcry Against the Forced Idleness of Victorian Women
Cassandra: Florence Nightingale's Angry Outcry Against the Forced Idleness of Victorian Women
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1993
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 199364
Book • Nonfiction
England • Victorian Era
1993
Adult
18+ years
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In Cassandra: Florence Nightingale's Angry Outcry Against the Forced Idleness of Victorian Women, Florence Nightingale criticizes societal norms that restrict women's potential. She addresses the enforced inactivity imposed on women, advocating for their right to engage in meaningful work and education. Nightingale emphasizes the detrimental effects of these limitations on women's mental health and societal contributions.
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Cassandra: Florence Nightingale's Angry Outcry Against the Forced Idleness of Victorian Women is praised for its revolutionary feminist perspective, highlighting societal constraints on women. Reviewers laud its passionate critique but suggest its historical context may limit contemporary accessibility. Nightingale's eloquence remains impactful, though dense prose may challenge some readers.
Who Should Read Cassandra: Florence Nightingale's Angry Outcry Against the Forced Idleness of Victorian Women?
A reader interested in Cassandra would appreciate feminist literature, historical perspectives on gender roles, and social critique, akin to readers of Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Woman and Woolf's A Room of One's Own. This audience values insights into Victorian women's struggles.
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Book • Nonfiction
England • Victorian Era
1993
Adult
18+ years
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