Women - An Essay by William Lyon Phelps

Focusing on the treatment of women by the Christian church, this essay advocates for reform and highlights the need for change. Originally published in 1926, the work reflects Phelps's scholarly background, including his extensive education at Yale and Harvard, where he contributed to modern literature studies. The new edition includes an introductory biography that sheds light on Phelps's influential career and his role in shaping literary discourse. His other notable works further demonstrate his engagement with modern and European literature.