Death in the Dining Room and Other Tales of Victorian Culture (American Civilization) - Softcover

Ames, Kenneth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1566393337 ISBN 13: 9781566393331

Verlag: Temple University Press,U.S., 1995

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Book by Ames Kenneth

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"An eminently engaging and entertaining work by one of the pre-eminent interpreters of Victorian culture." -Antique Review "[E]ffectively explores and articulates 'the varied tasks and roles' performed by ordinary goods in the everyday life of Victorian America, as well as the complex, contradicted elements of culture they often reveal." -American Quarterly "Ken Ames has always 'heard a different drummer.' Death in the Diningroom explores his unique ideas of how our home furnishings give visitors a message about our status and concerns. Why don't we own a hall tree? Why are dead birds carved on the sideboard? And why are some Victorian chairs so uncomfortable? These and other strange thoughts pop up as you read his latest, well-illustrated book." -Ralph and Terry Kovel, authors of Kovels' Antiques and Collectables Price List

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A richly illustrated and provocative discussion of Victorian culture through an exploration of common household goods

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• Verlag: Temple University Press,U.S.
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1995
• ISBN 10: 1566393337
• ISBN 13: 9781566393331
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 280