The English Gentleman
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: Simon Raven
Binding: Hardback
Published: Anthony Blond., 1961
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight chips to DJ, foxed edges, previous owner's writing to end-pages and original bookseller price marked.
Simon Raven's The English Gentleman presents a sharp, incisive examination of a quintessential British archetype. This compelling work chronicles the evolution and enduring characteristics of the gentlemanly ideal, dissecting its societal roles and inherent contradictions. Raven's distinctive prose illustrates the often-unspoken rules and expectations that govern this particular class, offering a witty and sometimes biting commentary on tradition and modernity. The narrative uncovers the complexities beneath the polished facade, revealing the pressures and privileges associated with the title. It serves as both a historical document and a satirical observation, providing a fascinating insight into a significant cultural construct.
Author: Simon Raven
Binding: Hardback
Published: Anthony Blond., 1961
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight chips to DJ, foxed edges, previous owner's writing to end-pages and original bookseller price marked.
Simon Raven's The English Gentleman presents a sharp, incisive examination of a quintessential British archetype. This compelling work chronicles the evolution and enduring characteristics of the gentlemanly ideal, dissecting its societal roles and inherent contradictions. Raven's distinctive prose illustrates the often-unspoken rules and expectations that govern this particular class, offering a witty and sometimes biting commentary on tradition and modernity. The narrative uncovers the complexities beneath the polished facade, revealing the pressures and privileges associated with the title. It serves as both a historical document and a satirical observation, providing a fascinating insight into a significant cultural construct.