Mrs Grundy: Studies In English Prudery
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Peter Fryer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Dobson Books Ltd., London, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Sticker remnant on DJ, otherwise text.
Mrs Grundy: Studies In English Prudery presents a comprehensive social history of moralistic attitudes in England. This insightful work chronicles the evolution and impact of prudery across various societal strata and historical periods. Fryer uncovers the often-hidden mechanisms through which social conventions shaped public and private life, detailing the pervasive influence of Victorian morality. The book argues for a nuanced understanding of these historical forces, illustrating their lasting legacy on English culture and behavior.
Author: Peter Fryer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Dobson Books Ltd., London, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Sticker remnant on DJ, otherwise text.
Mrs Grundy: Studies In English Prudery presents a comprehensive social history of moralistic attitudes in England. This insightful work chronicles the evolution and impact of prudery across various societal strata and historical periods. Fryer uncovers the often-hidden mechanisms through which social conventions shaped public and private life, detailing the pervasive influence of Victorian morality. The book argues for a nuanced understanding of these historical forces, illustrating their lasting legacy on English culture and behavior.