Isbn: 9781025855288 - mrs. grundy is dead (6 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Mrs. Grundy Is Dead' is a sharp and engaging exploration of the shifting social landscapes of the 1920s. Written during a period of radical cultural transformation, authors Doris Webster and Mary Alden Hopkins capture the spirit of an era where traditional Victorian constraints were being cast aside in favor of a more liberated and modern approach to life. The book serves as a witty guide to the 'new etiquette,' addressing the concerns of a generation that found the rigid rules of their predecessors-personified by the legendary and prudish Mrs. Grundy-to be obsolete. Through a series of observations on dating, conversation, social gatherings, and professional life, the authors provide a fascinating window into the Jazz Age. The work examines how the youth of the day navigated the complexities of newfound freedoms, from the evolving dynamics between men and women to the changing expectations of public behavior. 'Mrs. Grundy Is Dead' is not merely a handbook of manners but a vibrant historical document that reflects the energy, humor, and rebellion of the Roaring Twenties. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in social history, the evolution of social mores, and the enduring quest for authenticity in a rapidly changing world.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. "Mrs. Grundy Is Dead" is a sharp and engaging exploration of the shifting social landscapes of the 1920s. Written during a period of radical cultural transformation, authors Doris Webster and Mary Alden Hopkins capture the spirit of an era where traditional Victorian constraints were being cast aside in favor of a more liberated and modern approach to life. The book serves as a witty guide to the "new etiquette," addressing the concerns of a generation that found the rigid rules of their predecessors-personified by the legendary and prudish Mrs. Grundy-to be obsolete. Through a series of observations on dating, conversation, social gatherings, and professional life, the authors provide a fascinating window into the Jazz Age. The work examines how the youth of the day navigated the complexities of newfound freedoms, from the evolving dynamics between men and women to the changing expectations of public behavior. "Mrs. Grundy Is Dead" is not merely a handbook of manners but a vibrant historical document that reflects the energy, humor, and rebellion of the Roaring Twenties. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in social history, the evolution of social mores, and the enduring quest for authenticity in a rapidly changing world.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…