The Histories of Some of the Penitents in the Magdalen House

by Jennie Batchelor (Editor), Megan Hiatt (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781851968602
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/01/2006
Series:	Chawton House Library: Women's Novels , #1
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jennie Batchelor, Megan Hiatt

Table of Contents

Select Bibliography, Note on the Text, The Histories of Some of the Penitents in the Magdalen-House, 1 as Supposed to be related by Themselves (1760)