The Histories of Some of the Penitents in the Magdalen House
| Author | : Jennie Batchelor |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 366 |
| Release | : 2015-09-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781317303572 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1317303571 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (571 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Histories of Some of the Penitents in the Magdalen House by : Jennie Batchelor
Download or read book The Histories of Some of the Penitents in the Magdalen House written by Jennie Batchelor and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1759, this novel aims to promote the cause of the Magdalen House, a charity which sought to rehabilitate prostitutes by fitting them for a life of virtuous industry. It challenges long-standing prejudices against prostitutes by presenting them as victims of inadequate education, male libertinism and sexual double standards.
