The Virgin Unmasked

The Virgin Unmasked: Or Female Dialogues Betwixt An Elderly Maiden Lady And Her Niece (1724) by Bernard Mandeville is a satirical and provocative work that explores the social and sexual mores of 18th century England. The book takes the form of a series of dialogues between an elderly spinster and her young niece, in which they discuss a wide range of topics related to love, marriage, and sexuality. Through their conversations, Mandeville exposes the hypocrisy and double standards of society, particularly in its treatment of women. The book challenges traditional notions of femininity and morality, arguing that women should be free to pursue their desires and pleasures without fear of judgment or condemnation. The Virgin Unmasked is a controversial and groundbreaking work that continues to be studied and debated by scholars of literature, gender studies, and social history.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.