The Rhetoric of 'Virtuous' Fashion: Linguistic Insights from 'The Mirror of the Graces' (1811).
SKU: 18242
An annotated critical edition of The Mirror of the Graces (1811), a Regency conduct manual on fashion, beauty, and morality. Gives context for the work, including background on fashion, social order, and conduct manuals, and the moral meaning of dress. There are extensive notes on literary, classical, and historical references, and on fabrics, colors, and cosmetic products. A valuable resource for readers in fashion history, women's and gender studies, English literature, rhetoric, and material culture. Palgrave Macmillan. 2026. Hb. NEW. List price $139.99. Special price $99.00
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