| Description |
x, 147 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
A reprint of The contrast by Royall Tyler, with annotated footnotes and an extensive introduction; also features selections from contemporary letters, essays, novels, conduct books, and public documents, which debate issues of the era. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-142) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The contrast / Royall Tyler -- Primary documents: The former, present, and future prospects of America (1786); The dabblers (1788); Effects of the stage on the manners of a people (1792); Anti-theater petition (1793); The art of pleasing men and women (1747) ; Mercy Otis Warren on Chesterfield's letters (1779); For the females (1787); Fantastical, preposterous fashions [of] gentlemen (1787); On matrimonial obedience (1792); Proper conduct of the wife towards her husband (1804); Panegyric on the marriage state (1786); How to prolong the happiness of the marriage union (1787); Plan for the establishment of public schools (1786); The progress of a countryman (1787); The will of the people (1792); The natural aristocracy (1813). |
| Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Drama.
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National Book Committee. |
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Manners and customs. |
| Chronological Term |
18th century |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Subject |
Manners and customs -- Drama.
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Conduct of life -- Drama.
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Conduct of life. |
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Betrothal -- Drama.
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Betrothal. |
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Arranged marriage -- Drama.
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Arranged marriage. |
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Mate selection -- Drama.
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Mate selection. |
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Politics and literature -- United States -- History -- 18th century -- Sources.
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Politics and literature. |
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United States. |
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History. |
| Genre/Form |
Sources.
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| Subject |
United States -- Intellectual life -- 1783-1865 -- Sources.
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Intellectual life. |
| Chronological Term |
1783-1865 |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Added Author |
Kierner, Cynthia A., 1958-
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| ISBN |
9780814747933 paperback acid-free paper |
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9780814747926 cloth acid-free paper |
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0814747922 cloth acid-free paper |
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0814747930 paperback acid-free paper |
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