A shadow society, ignored or denied. Mutual support networks among the disempowered. Role models and fans. Petting and kisses. Half of women.
Tag: 19th century
The first two diary entries, which describe the arrival of a feral girl at the cliff-house.
As we had no lessons to-day, and had only to care for yesterday’s catch, Clara and I used the time to attend to our journals. We have to-day made a…
Entry 168: Ellen collects heating stones with Clara
Shunned by Victorian society at every turn, the residents of a cliff-top boarding house build a society of their own.
Intense and passionate friendships among women in the 19th century were considered normal and healthy. This was, of course, before the spectre of homosexuality ruined everything.
A fictional account of life at Vassar College at the turn of the 20th century
A fictional account of life at Vassar College at the turn of the 20th century
This 1898 article is meant to make smashing sound unattractive.
Advice on how to be the best mid-19th century young adult you can be