An edition of The contrast
(1790)
The contrast
manners, morals, and authority in the early American republic
by Tyler, Royall
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Drama, Sources, Social life and customs, Conduct of life, Mate selection, Arranged marriage, Betrothal, Intellectual life, Politics and literature, Manners and customs, History, American drama (dramatic works by one author), Fiction, humorous, general, Fashion, Avarice, Social valuesPlaces
United States, New York (N.Y.)Times
18th century, 1783-1865Showing 10 featured editions. View all 10 editions?
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The contrast: manners, morals, and authority in the early American republic
2007, New York University Press
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Book Details
Table of 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)
Edition Notes
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
Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-142) and index
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