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Sharon Marcus uncovers the profound role of female companionship in Victorian society. Through meticulous analysis of literature, memoirs, letters, domestic magazines, and political discourse, she demonstrates that women’s friendships and long‑term unions were integral to femininity, celebrated by families and the church, and instrumental in reshaping ideas of marriage and gender. This work redefines our understanding of Victorian women's lives and offers a fresh lens for contemporary studies of gender and sexuality.
First publish date: January 2, 2007
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Sharon Marcus
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