Project Gutenberg 2004-12-07 Public domain in the USA. 243 Erasmus, Desiderius 1469 1536 Erasmus, of Rotterdam A Merry Dialogue Declaringe the Properties of Shrowde Shrews and Honest Wives David Starner, Louise Hope, the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team and David Widger "A Merry Dialogue Declaringe the Properties of Shrowde Shrews and Honest Wives" by Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam is a humorous discourse written in the mid-16th century, likely around the 1550s. This dialogue fits within the genre of social commentary and satire, exploring marital dynamics and the contrasting tendencies of wives characterized as either 'shrowde shrews' or 'honest wives.' The text likely aims to entertain while also providing insights into the expected behaviors and roles within a marriage, reflecting the social norms of its time. The narrative unfolds through the conversations of two women, Eulalia and Xantippa, who exchange their experiences and perspectives on marriage and their husbands. Eulalia offers counsel to Xantippa, who complains about her husband's behavior and perceived shortcomings. The dialogue touches on themes of patience, understanding, and the dynamics of power and submission within the marital relationship. Through anecdotes and humor, the text conveys the idea that wives can influence their husbands' behavior through gentleness and domestic care while highlighting the challenges they face. It culminates in a comedic yet pointed commentary on marriage, suggesting that the ability to navigate these complexities is crucial for a harmonious relationship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Imaginary conversations Dialogues, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Translations into English PA Text Browsing: History - Medieval/The Middle Ages Browsing: Language & Communication Browsing: Literature Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Classics of Literature Category: British Literature 122816 2025-06-06T08:32:26.147261 text/html 132100 2021-03-28T13:31:34 text/html; charset=us-ascii 4692423 2025-06-06T08:32:29.818248 application/epub+zip 4691342 2025-06-06T08:32:26.959233 application/epub+zip 57412 2025-06-06T08:32:26.484235 application/epub+zip 4849782 2025-06-06T08:32:31.822243 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4834511 2025-06-06T08:32:29.343282 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 206364 2022-09-07T15:29:05.789534 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 92058 2025-06-06T08:32:25.674241 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 91905 2021-03-28T13:42:53 text/plain; charset=utf-8 17104 2025-06-06T08:32:31.964260 application/rdf+xml 21352 2025-06-06T08:32:26.572264 image/jpeg 3260 2025-06-06T08:32:26.527257 image/jpeg 4495628 2025-06-06T08:32:26.316261 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia nl.wikipedia