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The book explores the concept of politeness as portrayed in the literature of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries across France, Britain, and Russia. It examines how social norms and cultural contexts shaped the ideal of politeness during this period, highlighting the literary expressions and societal implications of these ideals. Through a comparative analysis, it provides insights into the evolution of etiquette and its influence on writing and communication in these regions.
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Politeness and Its Discontents, Peter France
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Politeness and Its Discontents
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter France
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 260
- ISBN13
- 9780521370707
- Rating
- 5 out of 5
- Description
- The book explores the concept of politeness as portrayed in the literature of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries across France, Britain, and Russia. It examines how social norms and cultural contexts shaped the ideal of politeness during this period, highlighting the literary expressions and societal implications of these ideals. Through a comparative analysis, it provides insights into the evolution of etiquette and its influence on writing and communication in these regions.