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Bad Education.

Authors :
Pietsch, Tamson
Source :
History Today. Dec2023, Vol. 73 Issue 12, p16-18. 3p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article focuses on the romantic rituals and divinations practiced by young women in 19th-century England, revealing their active engagement in courtship through activities like mistletoe ceremonies, fortune-telling books, and botanical-based games. Topics include the transgressive nature of some of these practices, the societal perception of superstitions, and the significance of these rituals in allowing young women to experiment with agency.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00182753
Volume :
73
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
History Today
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
173538576