Free Love And Its Votaries: Or American Socialism Unmasked is a book written by John B. Ellis and published in 1870. The book is a critical analysis of the free love movement in America during the 19th century. Ellis argues that the free love movement, which advocated for the abolition of marriage and the right to engage in sexual relationships without restriction, was a dangerous and destructive force that threatened the traditional values of American society.Ellis provides a detailed history of the free love movement, ...
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Free Love And Its Votaries: Or American Socialism Unmasked is a book written by John B. Ellis and published in 1870. The book is a critical analysis of the free love movement in America during the 19th century. Ellis argues that the free love movement, which advocated for the abolition of marriage and the right to engage in sexual relationships without restriction, was a dangerous and destructive force that threatened the traditional values of American society.Ellis provides a detailed history of the free love movement, tracing its roots back to the utopian communities of the early 19th century. He argues that the movement gained momentum in the wake of the Civil War, as social and political upheaval created an environment in which radical ideas could flourish. Ellis also examines the role of prominent free love advocates such as Victoria Woodhull and Stephen Pearl Andrews, and argues that their ideas were deeply flawed and fundamentally incompatible with American values.Throughout the book, Ellis presents a scathing critique of the free love movement, arguing that it was a misguided attempt to overturn the basic principles of society. He contends that the movement was based on a flawed understanding of human nature and that its proponents were blinded by their own ideological fervor. Ellis also argues that the free love movement was a thinly veiled attempt to justify promiscuity and licentiousness, and that its ultimate goal was the destruction of the family and the social order.Despite its controversial subject matter, Free Love And Its Votaries: Or American Socialism Unmasked was widely read and discussed in its time. Today, it is considered an important historical document that sheds light on the social and political climate of 19th century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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