Project Gutenberg 2007-11-15 Public domain in the USA. 330 Bergengren, Ralph 1871 1947 19027586 The Perfect Gentleman The perfect gentleman -- As a man dresses -- In the chair -- Oh, shining shoes! -- On making calls -- The lier in bed -- To bore or not to bore -- Where toils the tailor -- Shaving thoughts -- Oh, the afternoon tea! Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Perfect Gentleman" by Ralph Bergengren is a reflective commentary on the ideals and behaviors associated with gentlemanly conduct, likely written in the early 20th century. This work explores the whims, aspirations, and inherent contradictions of what it means to be a perfect gentleman, touching on societal norms and expectations that have evolved over time. Through humor and keen observation, the author delves into the nuanced art of etiquette, dress, and personal presentation, creating a tapestry of insight about male identity and decorum. At the start of the book, the author introduces the concept of the "Perfect Gentleman," positing that this ideal exists in the minds of many men, sparking a desire to embody qualities that are often admired but seldom pursued. He discusses historical perspectives on gentlemanly conduct, referencing an 18th-century guidebook intended for those aspiring to be perfect gentlemen, and humorously notes how the standards of the past contrast with contemporary ideals. This opening sets the tone for a broader examination of various social practices—dressing, making calls, and even grooming—inviting readers to engage with the often absurd rituals that shape male behavior in society, all while acknowledging the contradictions that come with such aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Essays PS Text Browsing: Literature 149513 149522 2024-09-10T07:56:13.267686 2023-09-10T11:06:31.261036 text/html text/html 148656 2007-11-15T08:25:48 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 65583 2007-11-15T08:25:48 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 113840 2024-09-10T07:56:17.621658 application/epub+zip 114272 2024-09-10T07:56:14.626676 application/epub+zip 106087 2024-09-10T07:56:13.795680 application/epub+zip 223803 2024-09-10T07:56:19.958656 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200938 2024-09-10T07:56:16.993667 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183806 2022-09-11T05:44:29.835424 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 129435 129329 2024-09-10T07:56:12.909670 2023-09-10T11:06:30.930980 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 129266 2007-11-15T08:25:48 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 52090 2007-11-15T08:25:48 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 129264 2007-11-15T08:25:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 52061 2007-11-15T08:25:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19630 2024-09-10T07:56:20.092635 application/rdf+xml 11523 2024-09-10T07:56:14.148697 image/jpeg 2986 2024-09-10T07:56:13.971671 image/jpeg 109172 2024-09-10T07:56:13.286689 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog