Project Gutenberg 2013-03-13 Public domain in the USA. 210 Gardener, Helen H. (Helen Hamilton) 1853 1925 Chenoweth, Alice Facts and Fictions of Life The fictions of fiction -- A day in court -- Thrown in with the city's dead -- An irresponsible educated class -- Sex in brain -- Woman as an annex -- The moral responsibility of woman in heredity -- Heredity in its relations to a double standard of morals -- Divorce and the proposed national laws -- Lawsuit or legacy -- Points humorous and otherwise about life insurance -- Common sense in surgery -- Heredity: is acquired character or condition transmittible? -- Environment: can heredity be modified? David Widger "Facts and Fictions of Life" by Helen H. Gardener is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The text predominantly explores various societal issues, particularly focusing on women's roles, heredity, and the discrepancies between the ideals presented in fiction versus the realities of life. Gardener aims to dissect these topics critically, shedding light on both the darker aspects of society and the misunderstandings perpetuated by popular literature. The opening of the book sets the stage for Gardener's exploration of the complexities of human existence. In the preface, she emphasizes the importance of understanding multiple facets of each topic, particularly in the context of heredity and societal conditions. Gardener introduces her motivations for writing, recalling a formative experience from her youth that sparked her interest in heredity and social justice. She discusses how popular fiction misrepresents women's lives, creating unrealistic expectations that ultimately disarm young girls, leading them to believe that marriage or destiny will solve their problems. Throughout the initial chapters, Gardener's intention is to provoke thought and challenge readers to confront the uncomfortable truths about societal norms, while also acknowledging the brighter potential of the future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Feminism Women -- Suffrage -- United States American essays -- 19th century Women -- United States -- Social conditions HQ Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Gender & Sexuality Studies 420116 2025-08-17T07:14:54.829541 text/html 401959 2024-10-23T14:42:17 text/html 216302 2025-08-17T07:15:00.756494 application/epub+zip 221754 2025-08-17T07:14:56.620524 application/epub+zip 221755 2025-08-17T07:14:55.498515 application/epub+zip 400770 2025-08-17T07:15:04.041566 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 378476 2025-08-17T07:15:00.060496 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 338755 2022-09-19T10:42:02.557151 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 370835 2025-08-17T07:14:54.247600 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 351094 2024-10-23T14:42:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17580 2025-08-17T07:15:04.176484 application/rdf+xml 13007 2025-08-17T07:14:56.009568 image/jpeg 3630 2025-08-17T07:14:55.746585 image/jpeg 211346 2025-08-17T07:14:54.865539 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