Inhaltsangabe
Witty Victorian counsel on manners, love, fashion, and domestic life
This collection presents the imagined letters of Lady Chesterfield to her daughter, written by George Augustus Sala. Through a lively, tongue‑in‑cheek voice, the book samples social advice, observations on theater and fashion, and practical notes on everyday living in 19th‑century Britain. The letters mix humor, social commentary, and a touch of nostalgia as they explore how to navigate courtship, etiquette, and the bustle of public life. Sala uses a confident, sometimes irreverent tone to illuminate the era’s customs while keeping the tone playful and engaging. Readers will encounter candid thoughts on appearance, entertaining, shopping, and the daily routines of a well‑born, modern woman in a world of changing expectations.
- Bright, accessible humor that freights social observations with charm
- Discussions of manners, love, dress, and household life in Victorian society
- Vivid scenes of theatre, entertainment, and public amusements of the era
- Practical, mother‑to‑daughter guidance on shaping character and conduct
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This 1860s self-help manual for young women presents itself as letters written by an elderly woman to her daughter on the cusp of adulthood. While many of the author's specific concerns are culturally and historically specific to Victorian Englandâ"from the minutiae of mourning etiquette to the social etiquette of railway travel and the threat of fraudulent spiritualismâ"the book's broader themes remain poignant and significant. Namely, the author argues that women should seek knowledge and independence within the constraints of rigid gender roles. The author also encourages her readers to seek out the company of positive influences and warns them against the dangers of falling prey to the flattery of "painted dandies" and other aristocratic cads. Ultimately, it is a valuable historical artifact as well as a charming glimpse into the complex world of the mid-19th-century British upper class. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330750070_0
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