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The Art of Letter Writing

by Bodleian Library
The Art of Letter Writing
The Art of Letter Writing

Timeless guidance for crafting elegant correspondence.

If you've ever been at a loss for words when writing a letter, this book is for you. It offers a treasure trove of examples for every social predicament. Immerse yourself in the charm of bygone etiquette and the finesse of penning the perfect note for any occasion. Not only will it help refine your writing skills, but it also serves as a delightful read that bridges practicality with a peek into historical sophistication.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Art of Letter Writing

by Bodleian Library
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ISBN: 9781851243976
Authors: Bodleian Library
Publisher: Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
Date of Publication: 2014-06-15
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History
Goodreads rating: 3.0
(rated by 17 readers)

Description

While many bemoan the lack of good manners in society today, the most courteous among us would feel mightily out of place across the dining table from a Dowager Countess. Upholding the highest standards of social decorum was of utmost importance for the 1920s British upper class and even more so for the aspiring middle class that sought to emulate it. Yet the path to perfect comportment seemed strewn—then as now—with pitfalls, from befuddling arrays of silverware to less-than-gracious houseguests. Originally published in the 1920s, the petite guides in the Bodleian Library’s series offer time-honored advice to avoid such pitfalls. The Art of Letter Writing provides more than fifty examples of well-crafted correspondence that will lend confidence whether one needs to break off an engagement, accept an invitation to a country house weekend, complain about a courier, or write to a countess. Charmingly presented, The Art of Letter Writing is by turns humorously old-fashioned and timeless, and it makes the perfect gift for all who miss this elegant bygone era.
 

Timeless guidance for crafting elegant correspondence.

If you've ever been at a loss for words when writing a letter, this book is for you. It offers a treasure trove of examples for every social predicament. Immerse yourself in the charm of bygone etiquette and the finesse of penning the perfect note for any occasion. Not only will it help refine your writing skills, but it also serves as a delightful read that bridges practicality with a peek into historical sophistication.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.