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Title: A Gentleman
Note: Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: The need of good manners -- Rules of etiquette -- What makes a gentleman -- What does not make a gentleman -- How to express one's thoughts -- Letter-writing -- What to read -- The home book-shelf -- Shakspere -- Talk, work, and amusement -- The little joys of life.
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Summary: "A Gentleman" by Maurice Francis Egan is a guidebook on manners and etiquette written in the late 19th century. Aimed primarily at young men between the ages of fifteen and twenty, the book emphasizes the significance of good manners as essential for success in social and professional life. Through practical advice and examples, Egan outlines the qualities that define a gentleman, suggesting that they come from both heart and intellect. The opening of the book sets the tone for this instructive journey, as Egan reflects on the importance of good manners and specific social rules that contribute to personal success. He explains that while the practice of etiquette may seem trivial, it plays a crucial role in establishing one's place in society. Emphasizing that behaviors like being considerate and respectful can open doors, Egan shares anecdotes, contrasting the serious importance of manners against the seemingly mundane aspects of social interactions. The author asserts that by mastering these small details, young men can distinguish themselves and build a foundation for a successful and respectable life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Egan, Maurice Francis, 1852-1924
EBook No.: 62712
Published: Jul 20, 2020
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Etiquette
Subject: Self-culture
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: A Gentleman
Note: Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: The need of good manners -- Rules of etiquette -- What makes a gentleman -- What does not make a gentleman -- How to express one's thoughts -- Letter-writing -- What to read -- The home book-shelf -- Shakspere -- Talk, work, and amusement -- The little joys of life.
Credits:
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "A Gentleman" by Maurice Francis Egan is a guidebook on manners and etiquette written in the late 19th century. Aimed primarily at young men between the ages of fifteen and twenty, the book emphasizes the significance of good manners as essential for success in social and professional life. Through practical advice and examples, Egan outlines the qualities that define a gentleman, suggesting that they come from both heart and intellect. The opening of the book sets the tone for this instructive journey, as Egan reflects on the importance of good manners and specific social rules that contribute to personal success. He explains that while the practice of etiquette may seem trivial, it plays a crucial role in establishing one's place in society. Emphasizing that behaviors like being considerate and respectful can open doors, Egan shares anecdotes, contrasting the serious importance of manners against the seemingly mundane aspects of social interactions. The author asserts that by mastering these small details, young men can distinguish themselves and build a foundation for a successful and respectable life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Egan, Maurice Francis, 1852-1924
EBook No.: 62712
Published: Jul 20, 2020
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Etiquette
Subject: Self-culture
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.