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The International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 7, August 12, 1850 is a fascinating collection of diverse articles covering a wide range of topics. From political debates and scientific discoveries to literary criticism and travelogues, this publication offers a comprehensive overview of the events and ideas shaping the world at that time.

The writing is clear and engaging, making even complex subjects accessible to the reader. The variety of content ensures that there is something of interest for everyone, whether you are a history buff, a science enthusiast, or simply a curious mind.

One drawback of this publication is its limited scope, focusing primarily on Western perspectives and voices. A broader cultural representation would have enriched the reading experience and provided a more balanced view of the world during that period.

Overall, the International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 7, August 12, 1850 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intellectual and cultural climate of the mid-19th century. Its thoughtful commentary and diverse selection of articles make it a worthwhile read for history buffs and casual readers alike.

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INTERNATIONAL WEEKLY MISCELLANY

Of Literature, Art, and Science.

Vol. I. NEW YORK, AUGUST 12, 1850. No. 7.

WOMEN AND LITERATURE IN FRANCE.

From a sprightly letter from Paris to the Cologne Gazette , we translate for The International the following account of the position of women in the French Republic, together with the accompanying gossip concerning sundry ladies whose names have long been quite prominently before the public:

"It is curious that the idea of the emancipation of women should have originated in France, for there is no country in Europe where the sex have so little reason to complain of their position as in this, especially at Paris. Leaving out of view a certain paragraph of the Code Civile and that is nothing but a sentence in a law book and looking closely into the features of women's life, we see that they are not only queens who reign, but also ministers who govern.

"In France women are engaged in a large proportion of civil employments, and may without hesitation devote themselves to art and science. It is indeed astonishing to behold the interest with which the beautiful sex here enter upon all branches of art and knowledge.

"The ateliers of the painters number quite as many female as male students, and there are apparently more women than men who copy the pictures in the Louvre... Continue reading book >>


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