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Title: Caxton's Book of Curtesye

Note: Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Greg Lindahl, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "Caxton's Book of Curtesye" by Frederick James Furnivall is a historical treatise likely written during the late 15th century. This work serves as a guide for young individuals, particularly children, on proper behavior and social etiquette in a refined society, emphasizing the importance of virtue over vice as they grow and learn. The opening of "Caxton's Book of Curtesye" presents a thoughtful introduction aimed at a young audience named "Lytle Johan," who is encouraged to develop virtuous habits from an early age. The text elaborates on foundational principles of conduct, suggesting a variety of manners, including how to present oneself, engage politely in conversation, and observe cleanliness. The piece establishes a framework of expectations for social interactions, emphasizing the importance of humility, respect, and attentiveness, while warning against bad habits and negative behaviors. Overall, it sets the tone for a comprehensive moral instruction, addressing both spiritual and practical aspects of upbringing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Furnivall, Frederick James, 1825-1910

EBook No.: 14761

Published: Jan 22, 2005

Downloads: 441

Language: English

Subject: Courtesy

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485 -- Sources

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T15:26:24Z Caxton's Book of Curtesye

This edition has images.

Title: Caxton's Book of Curtesye

Note: Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Greg Lindahl, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "Caxton's Book of Curtesye" by Frederick James Furnivall is a historical treatise likely written during the late 15th century. This work serves as a guide for young individuals, particularly children, on proper behavior and social etiquette in a refined society, emphasizing the importance of virtue over vice as they grow and learn. The opening of "Caxton's Book of Curtesye" presents a thoughtful introduction aimed at a young audience named "Lytle Johan," who is encouraged to develop virtuous habits from an early age. The text elaborates on foundational principles of conduct, suggesting a variety of manners, including how to present oneself, engage politely in conversation, and observe cleanliness. The piece establishes a framework of expectations for social interactions, emphasizing the importance of humility, respect, and attentiveness, while warning against bad habits and negative behaviors. Overall, it sets the tone for a comprehensive moral instruction, addressing both spiritual and practical aspects of upbringing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Furnivall, Frederick James, 1825-1910

EBook No.: 14761

Published: Jan 22, 2005

Downloads: 441

Language: English

Subject: Courtesy

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485 -- Sources

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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