Little Essays of Love and Virtue

Name: Little Essays of Love and Virtue
Author: Havelock Ellis

By Havelock Ellis

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The collection presents a series of short, readable essays that set out fundamental principles of sexual and moral life and apply them to contemporary social practice, aimed especially at young people approaching adolescence. Topics range from parental and filial duties, the meaning of purity, and the objects of marriage, to the relations of spouses, women's entitlements in love, the play-function of sexual life, and questions of individual and racial well‑being. The tone is pragmatic and reforming: the author seeks to reconcile the art of love with the art of virtue, to replace myths and hypocrisies with clear discussion, and to propose modest adaptations of traditional norms for modern conditions.

About the Author

Havelock Ellis

Havelock Ellis (1859-1939) was a British physician, psychologist, and social reformer, best known for his pioneering work in the field of human sexuality. His extensive writings, particularly the multi-volume "Studies in the Psychology of Sex," explored various aspects of sexual behavior, identity, and societal norms, contributing significantly to the understanding of sexuality in the early 20th century. Ellis was also an advocate for social hygiene and sexual education, emphasizing the importance of understanding sexual health in relation to society. His essays, such as "Essays in War-Time: Further Studies in the Task of Social Hygiene," reflect his progressive views on love, virtue, and the complexities of human relationships.