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Olympe de Gouges has been called illiterate, immoral, and insane while being mentioned solely for her Declaration of the Rights of Woman and [the female] Citizen. This book uncovers her radical views of the self, the family, and the state and accounts for her vision of increasing female agency and decreasing the entitlements of aristocratic males.

Extrait :Madame,Peu faite au langage que l’on tient aux Rois, je n’emploierai point l’adulation des Courtisans pour vous faire hommagede cette singulière production. Mon but, Madame, est de vous parler franchement ; je n’ai pas attendu pour m’exprimerainsi, l’époque de la Liberté ; je me suis montrée avec la même énergie dans un temps où l’aveuglement des Despotespunissait une si noble audace.Lorsque tout l’Empire vous accusait et vous rendait resp...

En 1793, la escritora de la primera reivindicación de los derechos de la mujer, Olympe de Gouges, fue guillotinada en la actual Place de la Concorde de París. En plena Revolución francesa, de Gouges se convierte en una de las intelectuales más osadas de su tiempo: empuñaba su pluma para escribir tratados, diatribas, ensayos epistolares e incluso teatro abolicionista, enfrentando los incesantes sabotajes de sus pares políticos y literarios.Estos escritos, que ella misma imprimía en ...

Olympe de Gouges, 1789'da Erkek Hakları Bildirgesi’ne eşdeğer bir Kadın Hakları Bildirgesi önerdi ve burada tüm erkek ayrıcalıklarının kaldırılması çağrısında bulundu.SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR“Ey erkek, adil olmayı becerebilir misin? Bu soruyu bir kadın soruyor sana! En azından bu hakkını yok sayamazsın onun. Söyle bana, kim verdi sana benim cinsiyetimi ezen egemenlik hakkını? Gücün mü? Yeteneklerin mi? Yaratıcının bilgeliğine başvur; eğer cesaretin varsa yakınlaşmayı ister göründ...

Madame,Peu faite au langage que l’on tient aux Rois, je n’emploierai point l’adulation des Courtisans pour vous faire hommagede cette singulière production. Mon but, Madame, est de vous parler franchement ; je n’ai pas attendu pour m’exprimerainsi, l’époque de la Liberté ; je me suis montrée avec la même énergie dans un temps où l’aveuglement des Despotespunissait une si noble audace.Lorsque tout l’Empire vous accusait et vous rendait responsable de ses c...

Women played a major part in the French Revolution of 1789, but have received very little recognition for their contributions. The many claims and protests put forth by women at that time were suppressed, women's clubs were banned, and Olympe de Gouges, a leading contemporary advocate for women's rights, was silenced and has since remained an obscure figure. This book is the first biography of this astonishing woman.After boldly publishing her Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the ...

Olympe de Gouges, though a well-known historical figure, has not been investigated as a philosopher until quite recently. Yet, many of her writings have philosophical import, whether they are written in the genre of the philosophical treatise, drama or political pamphlets. In the three main sections, the author gives an overview of some of her arguments, showing their originality and their relevance to debates contemporary to her and to us. In the introduction, the author addresses the que...

Olympe de Gouges was the most important fighter for women's rights you've never heard of.An activist and writer in revolutionary Paris, she published 'The Declaration of the Rights of Women' in 1791, and was beheaded two years later, her articulate demands for equality proving too much for their time.Over one hundred and fifty years later, the key statements of her declaration were internationally endorsed by the United Nations in its Declaration on the Elimination of Dis...

Madame, Peu faite au langage que l’on tient aux Rois, je n’emploierai point l’adulation des Courtisans pour vous faire hommage de cette singulière production. Mon but, Madame, est de vous parler franchement ; je n’ai pas attendu pour m’exprimer ainsi, l’époque de la Liberté ; je me suis montrée avec la même énergie dans un temps où l’aveuglement des Despotes punissait une si noble audace. Lorsque tout l’Empire vous accusait et vous rendait responsable de ses calamités, moi seule, dans un t...

"Gamiani, or Two Passionate Nights" is a provocative exploration of romantic entanglement and sexual liberation, woven with the fervent passion of 19th-century French literature. Through the lens of poetic prose and candid dialogue, de Musset crafts a tale centered on the tumultuous relationship between two lovers over the course of two tumultuous nights. Interlaced with philosophical musings and existential reflections, this work provides a rich tapestry that reflects the spirit of a burg...

In "The Horla," Guy de Maupassant dives into the realms of psychological horror and existential dread, crafting a chilling narrative that explores the theme of madness through the eyes of an unnamed narrator. This novella is characterized by Maupassant's masterful use of impressionistic detail and first-person perspective, immersing readers in a world where the boundaries between reality and hallucination blur. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century France, a period marked by rapid ...

In the bilingual edition of 'Orgueil et Préjugés' (Pride and Prejudice), Jane Austen masterfully weaves a rich tapestry of social commentary, romantic entanglement, and character development, presenting the trials and tribulations of Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates the class-conscious society of early 19th-century England. This edition is particularly noteworthy for its inclusion of the original illustrations by C. E. Brock, which enhance the narrative and provide visual context to Aus...