The Refinement of America
The Refinement of America

Author: Richard Lyman Bushman

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2011-09-21

Total Pages: 529

ISBN-13: 0307761606

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This lively and authoritative volume makes clear that the quest for taste and manners in America has been essential to the serious pursuit of a democratic culture. Spanning the material world from mansions and silverware to etiquette books, city planning, and sentimental novels, Richard L. Bushman shows how a set of values originating in aristocratic court culture gradually permeated almost every stratum of American society and served to prevent the hardening of class consciousness. A work of immense and richly nuanced learning, The Refinement of America newly illuminates every facet of both our artifacts and our values.

GEORGE ELIOT Ultimate Collection: 60+ Novels, Short Stories, Poems & Essays
GEORGE ELIOT Ultimate Collection: 60+ Novels, Short Stories, Poems & Essays

Author: George Eliot

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-18

Total Pages: 7309

ISBN-13:

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George Eliot's Ultimate Collection showcases the breadth of her literary talent through a compilation of over 60 novels, short stories, poems, and essays. Known for her philosophical insights and realistic portrayals of Victorian society, Eliot's works delve into themes of morality, relationships, and human nature. Her writing style is characterized by intricate character development and detailed descriptions of everyday life, making her a prominent figure in English literature. This collection serves as a comprehensive introduction to Eliot's remarkable body of work, offering readers a glimpse into the social and moral issues of the 19th century. As one of the leading novelists of her time, George Eliot's works continue to captivate audiences with their timeless relevance and profound observations on the human condition.

Two classic novels ISTP will love
Two classic novels ISTP will love

Author: Mary Shelley

Publisher: Tacet Books

Published: 2020-04-17

Total Pages: 1181

ISBN-13: 3968584139

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ISTP has a rational and calm facade, but they can be very enthusiastic and spontaneous; people around them may find it difficult to predict their behaviour. In this book you will find two classic novels specially selected to please the tastes of the ISTP. These are works by renowned authors that will surely bring reflections, insights and fun to people with this kind of personality. For ISTP, we chose: - Daniel Deronda by George Eliot. - Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.For more books that will suit you, be sure to check out our collection 7 Short Stories your Myers-Briggs Type Will Love!