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The Mistress: Histories, Myths And Interpretations Of The Other Woman
The Mistress: Histories, Myths And Interpretations Of The Other Woman
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Mythology is rich with mistresses-- both divine and mortal--some who have played their roles cunningly and to perfection, and some who have destroyed themselves and all around them. Famous mistresses have not only graced literature but have written it. Courtesans have been a feature of royal courts throughout history. And, whether or not we admit it, or feign nave ignorance, mistresses are women we know, here and now.
Victoria Griffin, herself a mistress, brings her steady yet startling focus on the mistresses in history and culture, past and from Camille Claudel to Monica Lewinsky, from Madame de Pompadour to Simone de Beauvoir, from George Eliot to Pamela Harriman. It is a subject as rich and diverse as history itself, alive with memorable characters. The Mistress will provoke and delight in equal measure.
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Explores myth, history, and culture of the other woman.
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Who is this book for?
If you're curious about the complex roles women have played as mistresses across history, this book offers a fascinating peek behind the societal curtain. Victoria Griffin explores both the myth and reality, revealing stories of women from different eras and backgrounds, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in gender, power, and social norms.