The Ugly Girl Papers or Hints for The Toilet

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S. D. Power

Verlag:

Repro India

Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P36823156

EAN: 9789377464356

Erhältlich:

Nicht auf Lager

Zustellung: Di, 08.09.2026

Versand: Kostenlos

CHF 32.–

Beschreibung

The Ugly Girl Papers or Hints for The Toilet by S. D. Power is a lively and satirical 19th-century handbook offering advice on personal appearance, fashion, grooming, and social refinement. Written with humor and candid observation, the book reflects Victorian attitudes toward beauty standards, etiquette, and feminine self-improvement. Blending practical tips with sharp commentary, Power addresses topics such as dress, complexion care, posture, manners, and the art of presenting oneself confidently in society. Though rooted in its historical context, the work provides modern readers with insight into period ideals of charm and decorum, as well as the cultural expectations placed upon women. Both amusing and historically revealing, this classic guide stands as a fascinating example of Victorian social literature.

Spezifikationen

Sprache

Englisch

Autor

S. D. Power

Erscheinungsjahr

2026

Format

Buch (Softcover)

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