The Life of Sophia Jex-Blake by Graham Travers
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| Author | Travers, Graham, 1859-1918 |
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| Title | The Life of Sophia Jex-Blake |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Life of Sophia Jex-Blake" by Graham Travers is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This work details the life of Sophia Jex-Blake, a pioneering figure in the movement for women's education and medical training in the 19th century. The biography focuses on her struggles and triumphs in an era when women's roles were largely restricted, presenting themes of perseverance and societal change. The opening of the biography introduces Sophia Jex-Blake's early life, describing her birth into a loving and supportive family in Hastings. Her childhood is depicted as vibrant and happy, nurtured by devoted parents who instilled in her strong values and educational aspirations. Despite enjoying her upbringing, Sophia exhibited a strong will and some rebelliousness, which often clashed with the conservative norms of her family's Evangelical beliefs. As the narrative progresses, glimpses of her character begin to emerge, showcasing the seeds of determination that would later contribute to her significant role in challenging the patriarchal constraints in education and healthcare for women. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| LoC Class | R: Medicine |
| Subject | Jex-Blake, Sophia, 1840-1912 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54215 |
| Release Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 138 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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