“The very condition of Woman is so subject to Hazard, so complex, and so grievous, that to place her at one moment is but to displace her at the next.”
Quote by Djuna Barnes
Work
Ladies Almanack: Showing Their Signs and Their Tides, Their Moons and Their Changes, the Seasons as it is with Them, Their Eclipses and Equinoxes, as Well as a Full Record of Diurnal and Nocturnal Distempers
This almanack offers an extensive look into the various natural and medical occurrences that influence women's lives. It covers the effects of lunar phases, seasonal shifts, and the occurrence of eclipses and equinoxes, as well as detailed records of health issues that are specific to day and night. more
Author
Djuna Barnes
Djuna Barnes, an American writer, was born on June 12, 1892, and died on June 18, 1982. She is known for her unique literary style and profound modernist thoughts. more
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