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The Pretty Gentleman; or, Softness of Manners Vindicated From the False Ridicule Exhibited Under the Character of William Fribble, Esq
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Biographies GeneralBritish History
ISBN13: 9781022202436
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Experience the wit and charm of the 18th century with this fascinating defense of soft manners and a fashionable lifestyle. Through a fictional account of William Fribble, the authors argue against the false ridicule of refined behavior and challenge the masculine ideals of the time.
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