Le ménagier de Paris (v. 1 & 2) by Anonymous
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| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title | Le ménagier de Paris (v. 1 & 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Le Ménagier de Paris" by Anonymous is a historical treatise on domestic morality and economy written in the late 14th century. This work offers insights into the household management of a Parisian bourgeois, including advice on moral conduct, historical anecdotes, and practical instructions for running a home, as well as culinary recipes and tips on falconry. It serves as a comprehensive manual for a wife to navigate domestic life and societal expectations during the time. The opening of "Le Ménagier de Paris" establishes the context in which the author, a well-educated Parisian, seeks to impart wisdom to his young bride about managing their home duties effectively. It commences with the author discussing moral precepts and guidelines, emphasizing the importance of a woman’s role in marriage and household management. He brings in various aspects of domestic life, offering insights not only into moral behaviors expected of wives but also practical advice for gardening, culinary arts, and appropriate conduct with servants. Through these instructions and anecdotes, the author spreads valuable lessons rooted in his experiences, aiming to instill virtues that he hopes will aid his wife and future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Cooking, French -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Home economics -- France -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44070 |
| Release Date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 306 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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