
BY LILIAN BELL
WITH MANY APPREHENSIONS TO - THE DULL READER - WHO WILL INSIST UPON TAKING THIS BOOK LITERALLY - THE UNTRAINED MAN UNDER THIRTY-FIVE
THE PHILOSOPHY OF CLOTHES
WOMAN'S RIGHTS IN LOVE
MEN AS LOVERS
LOVE-MAKING AS A FINE ART
GIRLS AND OTHER GIRLS
ON THE SUBJECT OF HUSBANDS
A FEW MEN WHO BORE US - THE SELF-MADE MAN
THE NEW WOMAN
In this charming turn‑of‑the‑century narrative, a keen‑eyed woman surveys the tangled love lives of those around her, treating each romance as a case study in human folly and tenderness. With a blend of gentle humor and sharp observation, she dissects the hopes, disappointments, and small triumphs that shape everyday relationships. The prose feels like a quiet conversation over tea, inviting listeners to linger over the nuances of desire and decorum.
At the heart of the story lies a playful yet earnest argument: men under thirty‑five are still raw, untrained, and in need of feminine guidance to master the art of living together. Through witty anecdotes and thoughtful commentary, the narrator suggests that women, whether mothers or friends, carry the responsibility of polishing rough‑edges and teaching humility. Listeners will find a warm, reflective portrait of a society negotiating love, etiquette, and the inevitable passage toward maturity.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (172K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1867–1929
A witty, popular American novelist and travel writer, she built her reputation on lively stories about relationships, society, and modern womanhood. Her books mix humor and sharp observation, which helped make her a widely read magazine and book author in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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