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“Granted;—but would you use the same argument with regard to a girl?’ ‘Certainly not.’ ‘No; you would have her to be tenderly and delicately nurtured, like a hothouse plant—taught to cling to others for direction and support, and guarded, as much as possible, from the very knowledge of evil. But will you be so good as to inform me why you make this distinction? Is it that you think she has no virtue?”

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Book:The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

This classic novel delves into the life of a woman who flees an abusive marriage and seeks refuge at Wildfell Hall, a remote estate. The story examines the societal norms and the struggle for independence and self-respect. more

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