Unfortunately, She was a Nymphomaniac

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Focusing on the lives of imperial women overshadowed by powerful male figures, Joan Smith reinterprets their tragic stories of violence and control in a historical context. These privileged women, often victims of rape and murder, are brought back into focus as Smith examines their struggles against a misogynistic society. By analyzing original texts through a modern lens of domestic abuse, she reveals their spirited resistance to male authority, highlighting the enduring impact of ancient misogyny on contemporary attitudes towards women.