Love's Coming-Of-Age: A Series of Papers on the Relations of the Sexes Paperback - 1999

Love's Coming-of-Age: A Series of Papers on the Relations of the Sexes is a book written by Edward Carpenter, an English poet, philosopher, and social activist. The book is a collection of essays that explore the nature of love, sex, and relationships between men and women. Carpenter argues that traditional societal norms and expectations regarding gender roles and sexuality are limiting and oppressive, and he advocates for a more open and accepting approach to love and relationships.The essays in Love's Coming-of-Age cover a range of topics, including the evolution of human sexuality, the role of women in society, and the nature of romantic love. Carpenter draws on a variety of sources, including scientific research, literature, and personal experience, to support his arguments. He challenges traditional notions of masculinity and femininity, arguing that these categories are socially constructed and do not reflect the true diversity of human experience.Throughout the book, Carpenter emphasizes the importance of love as a transformative force in human life. He argues that love has the power to transcend societal boundaries and bring people together in a deeper, more meaningful way. He also explores the challenges and complexities of love, including jealousy, possessiveness, and the conflict between individual desires and societal expectations.Overall, Love's Coming-of-Age is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the nature of love and relationships. It offers a powerful critique of traditional gender roles and societal norms, and advocates for a more open and accepting approach to love and sexuality.1912. Contents: Sex Passion; Man, the Ungrown; Woman, the Serf; Woman in Freedom; Marriage: A Retrospect; Marriage: A Forecast; Free Society; Some Remarks on the Early Star and Sex Worships; Primitive Group Marriage; Jealousy; Family; Preventive Checks to Population.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.