The Gentleman’s Library

The Gentleman’s Library

A Gentleman

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120032126
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The Gentleman’s Library: Containing Rules For Conduct In All Parts Of Life is a book written by an anonymous author who goes by the name of ''A Gentleman''. It was first published in 1744 and is a comprehensive guide to etiquette and manners for men of the time.The book is divided into various sections, each dealing with a different aspect of life. These include rules for conduct in society, in the home, in business, in politics, and in religion. The author provides advice on how to dress, how to behave in social situations, how to manage finances, and how to interact with people of different social classes.In addition to practical advice, the book also contains moral lessons and reflections on the importance of virtue and good character. The author emphasizes the importance of honesty, integrity, and kindness in all aspects of life, and encourages readers to cultivate these qualities in themselves.Overall, The Gentleman’s Library is a fascinating glimpse into the social norms and values of 18th-century England, and provides timeless wisdom on how to live a virtuous and fulfilling life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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