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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: 478
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.
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: 478
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.