Excerpt from Precepts and Practice, Vol. 3 of 3
M Eugene Guinot has just shown them up in a very agreeable manner. It is very strange, says he, that Fashion has not yet found a his torian, in a country in which she so pre-emi uently flourishes, and where literature is so active and general. A History of Fashion would be at once curious and entertaining, and'
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of fashionable novels, presenting a sharp critique of their shortcomings and inaccuracies. The author, a respected literary figure of the time, pulls no punches in exposing the shallowness and absurdity of these popular works, which were often filled with sensationalized and unrealistic portrayals of high society. The book also delves into the broader literary and social context of the early 19th century, examining the influence of fashion and celebrity on literature and the ways in which these novels reflected the changing values and aspirations of the time. Overall, this book offers a valuable and entertaining critique of a literary genre that was both popular and deeply flawed, providing insights into the nature of fashion, fiction, and the human desire for social status and acceptance. 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 9781331388678_0
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