SOLDES
Jusqu'à -70% sur une sélection d'articles*
The English Housekeeper: Or, Manual of Domestic Management. Enriched edition.
Par : ,Formats :
Disponible dans votre compte client Decitre ou Furet du Nord dès validation de votre commande. Le format ePub est :
- Compatible avec une lecture sur My Vivlio (smartphone, tablette, ordinateur)
- Compatible avec une lecture sur liseuses Vivlio
- Pour les liseuses autres que Vivlio, vous devez utiliser le logiciel Adobe Digital Edition. Non compatible avec la lecture sur les liseuses Kindle, Remarkable et Sony
, qui est-ce ?Notre partenaire de plateforme de lecture numérique où vous retrouverez l'ensemble de vos ebooks gratuitement
Pour en savoir plus sur nos ebooks, consultez notre aide en ligne ici
C'est si simple ! Lisez votre ebook avec l'app Vivlio sur votre tablette, mobile ou ordinateur :
- Nombre de pages348
- FormatePub
- ISBN859-65--4717076-1
- EAN8596547170761
- Date de parution15/08/2022
- Protection num.Digital Watermarking
- Taille3 Mo
- Infos supplémentairesepub
- ÉditeurDIGICAT
Résumé
In her seminal work, "The English Housekeeper: Or, Manual of Domestic Management, " Anne Cobbett offers a comprehensive guide to domesticity and household management that reflects the socio-economic conditions of early 19th-century England. The book is meticulously organized, blending practical advice with a conversational tone, making it accessible to its intended audience of middle-class women. Cobbett addresses everything from household budgeting to recipes and gardening, capturing the zeitgeist of a period when domesticity was increasingly central to women's roles in society.
Her focus on efficiency and thriftiness underscores the values of the time, reinforcing the notion of the home as a microcosm of proper English society. Anne Cobbett, a prominent figure in early Victorian literature, was deeply influenced by her experiences as a farm manager and a homemaker. Her intimate understanding of agrarian life and domestic responsibilities provides the authenticity that pervades her writing.
The daughter of the reformist writer William Cobbett, she was immersed in discussions about social responsibility and moral duty, which informed her perspectives on domestic management. Cobbett's work serves as both a practical manual and a critique of contemporary gender roles. "The English Housekeeper" is an essential read for anyone interested in the evolution of domestic roles and the historical context of household management.
It offers valuable insights into the domestic sphere while elucidating the complexities of 19th-century life for women. This book is not only a manual but also a cultural artifact, making it a must-read for scholars, historians, and general readers alike who wish to understand the nuances of gender and domesticity in English history. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Hand-picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Her focus on efficiency and thriftiness underscores the values of the time, reinforcing the notion of the home as a microcosm of proper English society. Anne Cobbett, a prominent figure in early Victorian literature, was deeply influenced by her experiences as a farm manager and a homemaker. Her intimate understanding of agrarian life and domestic responsibilities provides the authenticity that pervades her writing.
The daughter of the reformist writer William Cobbett, she was immersed in discussions about social responsibility and moral duty, which informed her perspectives on domestic management. Cobbett's work serves as both a practical manual and a critique of contemporary gender roles. "The English Housekeeper" is an essential read for anyone interested in the evolution of domestic roles and the historical context of household management.
It offers valuable insights into the domestic sphere while elucidating the complexities of 19th-century life for women. This book is not only a manual but also a cultural artifact, making it a must-read for scholars, historians, and general readers alike who wish to understand the nuances of gender and domesticity in English history. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Hand-picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
