This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 30023854
Title: The Hybrids, An Epi-comic Satire
Note: Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Charlene Taylor, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Hybrids, An Epi-comic Satire by An M. D." is a satirical work written in the early 1870s. It presents a humorous yet critical exploration of gender roles and societal expectations, particularly focusing on women’s liberation and the folly of men's dominance. Through a blend of poetry and prose, the narrative engages in a whimsical critique of social constructs surrounding femininity and masculinity, using exaggerated characters and situations to deliver its message. The book features a wide array of characters, including a gathering of various female figures from different social strata convening to discuss the role of women in society. The dialogue is lively and filled with sarcasm, showcasing their aspirations for empowerment and their often misguided attempts at social reform. The narrative is structured like a theatrical performance, with speeches that oscillate between wit and absurdity, ultimately portraying the chaos that ensues when traditional views are challenged. An exploration of these themes through comic means allows the author to highlight the absurdities in both the women's struggle for equality and the men who seek to maintain their status. The result is a playful yet incisive commentary on the gender dynamics of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: An M. D.
EBook No.: 65732
Published: Jun 30, 2021
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: Women
Subject: Women -- Humor
Subject: American poetry -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 30023854
Title: The Hybrids, An Epi-comic Satire
Note: Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Charlene Taylor, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Hybrids, An Epi-comic Satire by An M. D." is a satirical work written in the early 1870s. It presents a humorous yet critical exploration of gender roles and societal expectations, particularly focusing on women’s liberation and the folly of men's dominance. Through a blend of poetry and prose, the narrative engages in a whimsical critique of social constructs surrounding femininity and masculinity, using exaggerated characters and situations to deliver its message. The book features a wide array of characters, including a gathering of various female figures from different social strata convening to discuss the role of women in society. The dialogue is lively and filled with sarcasm, showcasing their aspirations for empowerment and their often misguided attempts at social reform. The narrative is structured like a theatrical performance, with speeches that oscillate between wit and absurdity, ultimately portraying the chaos that ensues when traditional views are challenged. An exploration of these themes through comic means allows the author to highlight the absurdities in both the women's struggle for equality and the men who seek to maintain their status. The result is a playful yet incisive commentary on the gender dynamics of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: An M. D.
EBook No.: 65732
Published: Jun 30, 2021
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: Women
Subject: Women -- Humor
Subject: American poetry -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.