The Spinster BookThe Philosophy of LoveReading editionChapter navigation21 reading sectionsGo to chapterChoose a chapter…Front matterNotes on MenNotes on MenConcerning WomenConcerning WomenThe Philosophy of LoveThe Philosophy of LoveThe Lost Art of CourtshipThe Lost Art of CourtshipThe Natural History of ProposalsThe Natural History of ProposalsLove Letters: Old and NewLove Letters: Old and NewAn Inquiry into MarriageAn Inquiry into MarriageThe Physiology of VanityThe Physiology of VanityWidowers and WidowsWidowers and WidowsThe Consolations of SpinsterhoodThe Consolations of SpinsterhoodPrevious chapter ←Concerning WomenNext chapter →The Philosophy of LoveAll chapters and sections (21)Opening pagesFront matterOther sectionsNotes on MenNotes on MenConcerning WomenConcerning WomenThe Philosophy of LoveThe Philosophy of LoveThe Lost Art of CourtshipThe Lost Art of CourtshipThe Natural History of ProposalsThe Natural History of ProposalsLove Letters: Old and NewLove Letters: Old and NewAn Inquiry into MarriageAn Inquiry into MarriageThe Physiology of VanityThe Physiology of VanityWidowers and WidowsWidowers and WidowsThe Consolations of SpinsterhoodThe Consolations of Spinsterhood← Concerning WomenThe Philosophy of Love →