The Virgin Unmasked

The Virgin Unmasked: Or Female Dialogues Betwixt An Elderly Maiden Lady And Her Niece is a book written by Bernard Mandeville and first published in 1724. The book is a series of dialogues between an elderly maiden lady and her niece, discussing various topics related to women's sexuality and societal expectations.The book is written in a satirical and humorous tone, and Mandeville uses the dialogues to critique the prevailing attitudes towards women's sexuality in 18th century England. The characters discuss topics such as virginity, marriage, and sexual desire, and the book challenges the idea that women should be passive and submissive in their relationships with men.The Virgin Unmasked was controversial when it was first published, and it was banned in some areas due to its frank discussions of sex and sexuality. However, the book was also popular and influential, and it is now considered an important work in the history of feminist literature.Overall, The Virgin Unmasked is a witty and insightful exploration of women's sexuality and societal expectations in 18th century England, and it remains relevant and thought-provoking today.On Several Diverting Discourses On Love, Marriage, Memoirs, And Morals, Etc. Of The Times.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.