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Uniform Title: Pogonologie. English

Title: Pogonologia; Or, A Philosophical and Historical Essay on Beards

Note: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Of fashion -- Of bearded chins -- Of some shaved chins -- Of bearded women -- That long beards are salutary -- Of false beards -- Of golden beards -- Of whiskers -- Of the beards of priests -- Of the people that wear beards -- Conclusion.

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Summary: "Pogonologia; Or, A Philosophical and Historical Essay on Beards" by J.-A. Dulaure is a philosophical and historical treatise written in the late 18th century. The work explores the cultural significance and historical perspectives surrounding beards, examining how they have been perceived in various societies across different periods. Through a mix of humor and analytical inquiry, Dulaure argues for the importance of beards as symbols of manhood, dignity, and even health, presenting anecdotes and references from history and literature to support his claims. The opening of the essay establishes Dulaure's intent to delve into the multifaceted history and philosophy of beards. He discusses how facial hair has shifted in cultural significance, oscillating between reverence and ridicule. In the introductory chapters, he reflects on the influence of fashion, the symbolism of bearded figures in history, and offers a critique of societal norms regarding appearances, emphasizing the profound effect that something as seemingly trivial as a beard can have on perceptions of masculinity, power, and virtue. This initial presentation sets the tone for a whimsical yet thoughtful exploration that challenges contemporary attitudes toward grooming and self-presentation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dulaure, J.-A. (Jacques-Antoine), 1755-1835

EBook No.: 59006

Published: Mar 4, 2019

Downloads: 36

Language: English

Subject: Beards

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:59006:2 2019-03-04T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Dulaure, J.-A. (Jacques-Antoine) en 1
2024-11-08T18:05:06Z Pogonologia; Or, A Philosophical and Historical Essay on Beards

This edition has images.

Uniform Title: Pogonologie. English

Title: Pogonologia; Or, A Philosophical and Historical Essay on Beards

Note: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Of fashion -- Of bearded chins -- Of some shaved chins -- Of bearded women -- That long beards are salutary -- Of false beards -- Of golden beards -- Of whiskers -- Of the beards of priests -- Of the people that wear beards -- Conclusion.

Credits: Produced by deaurider, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Pogonologia; Or, A Philosophical and Historical Essay on Beards" by J.-A. Dulaure is a philosophical and historical treatise written in the late 18th century. The work explores the cultural significance and historical perspectives surrounding beards, examining how they have been perceived in various societies across different periods. Through a mix of humor and analytical inquiry, Dulaure argues for the importance of beards as symbols of manhood, dignity, and even health, presenting anecdotes and references from history and literature to support his claims. The opening of the essay establishes Dulaure's intent to delve into the multifaceted history and philosophy of beards. He discusses how facial hair has shifted in cultural significance, oscillating between reverence and ridicule. In the introductory chapters, he reflects on the influence of fashion, the symbolism of bearded figures in history, and offers a critique of societal norms regarding appearances, emphasizing the profound effect that something as seemingly trivial as a beard can have on perceptions of masculinity, power, and virtue. This initial presentation sets the tone for a whimsical yet thoughtful exploration that challenges contemporary attitudes toward grooming and self-presentation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dulaure, J.-A. (Jacques-Antoine), 1755-1835

EBook No.: 59006

Published: Mar 4, 2019

Downloads: 36

Language: English

Subject: Beards

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:59006:3 2019-03-04T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Dulaure, J.-A. (Jacques-Antoine) en 1