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“The emancipation of women is practically the greatest egoistic movement of the nineteenth century, and the most intense affirmation of the right of the self that history has yet seen.”

Quote by Ellen Key

Work

The Century of the Child

This book delves into the transformative period that saw significant advancements in children's welfare, focusing on the shift in societal attitudes towards childrearing, education, and legal rights. more

Author

Ellen Key
Ellen Key

Ellen Key was a Swedish writer known for her contributions to the feminist and socialist movements. Her works, which covered social, political, and philosophical issues, had a profound impact on later generations. more

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