In the early 18th century there was a lot of talk about the “prudes” versus the “flirts” - one way of setting women against each other, based entirely on their relationship with men. Dr Johnson thought they were as bad as each other.
In the early 18th century there was a lot of talk about the “prudes” versus the “flirts” - one way of setting women against each other, based entirely on their relationship with men. Dr Johnson thought they were as bad as each other.
In the early 18th century there was a lot of talk about the “prudes” versus the “flirts” - one way of setting women against each other, based entirely on their relationship with men. Dr Johnson thought they were as bad as each other.
The Rose and the Lily, the Whore and the Virgin, and other vicious male concepts.