Husbands, wives, and lovers
Patricia Mainardi
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Husbands, wives, and lovers
Published
2004
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pages
310
ISBN-10
030010104X
Description
In this lively, interdisciplinary exploration of the cultural and social history of early nineteenth-century France, art historian Patricia Mainardi focuses on what was considered a major social problem of the time--adultery. In a period when expectations about marriage were changing, the problems of husbands, wives, and lovers became a major theme in theater, literature, and the visual arts. The author demonstrates that this intense interest was historically grounded in the post-Revolutionary collision between the new concept of the individual's right to happiness and the traditional prerogatives of family and state. The book examines the questions that permeated French culture and society: Is duty or happiness more important? Are arranged marriages doomed to be empty of love and poisoned by adultery? Should adulterous wives and their lovers be punished while husbands may commit adultery with impunity? Out of such legal, social, and cultural debates ultimately emerged modern bourgeois family values, Mainardi argues. And she illuminates how art, in all its varieties, both influences and is influenced by social change.
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How many pages are in Husbands, wives, and lovers?
This edition of Husbands, wives, and lovers has approximately 310 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Husbands, wives, and lovers?
For most readers, Husbands, wives, and lovers typically takes between 6h 28m and 4h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 77,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Husbands, wives, and lovers?
The estimated word count for Husbands, wives, and lovers is approximately 77,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Husbands, wives, and lovers?
Husbands, wives, and lovers was written by Patricia Mainardi.
When was Husbands, wives, and lovers published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.