The Curse Of Beauty

The Curse Of Beauty

Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Folclore, mitos y leyendas
ISBN:
9781278403250
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'The Curse of Beauty' delves into the rich tapestry of 19th-century German social customs and folklore. Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl, a keen observer of his time, explores the intricacies of beauty standards and their societal implications. Through vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, Riehl captures the essence of a bygone era, offering readers a glimpse into the cultural norms and values that shaped German society. This work is a valuable resource for those interested in social history and the enduring power of folklore.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 will 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.

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