Manners for the Metropolis
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
12.12.2025
Seitenzahl
70
Maße (L/B/H)
23,4/15,6/0,4 cm
Gewicht
109 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-02-523700-8
"Manners for the metropolis" by Francis W. Crowninshield serves as an unparalleled guide to the intricate world of Gilded Age high society. Subtitled "An entrance key to the fantastic life of the 400," this historical text meticulously details the essential etiquette and social customs governing urban elite life. Crowninshield explores the unspoken rules, expected behaviors, and nuanced interactions required to navigate the era's most exclusive social circles.
This insightful volume delves into manners and decorum, presenting a vivid snapshot of a society defined by strict codes and lavish lifestyles. From formal introductions to proper dinner conduct and social calls to public appearances, readers will find an exhaustive account of the sophisticated communication and social skills demanded by Gilded Age upper echelons. More than a simple instruction manual, "Manners for the metropolis" stands as a captivating document of social history, illuminating pivotal customs and traditions. It offers a fascinating window into the challenges and aspirations of those seeking to understand and participate in the grand theatricality of the "fantastic life of the 400."This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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