The Babees' Book: Medieval Manners for the Young: Done into Modern English

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Compiler Furnivall, Frederick James, 1825-1910
Editor Rickert, Edith, 1871-1938
Translator Naylor, L. J.
LoC No. 09004068
Title The Babees' Book: Medieval Manners for the Young: Done into Modern English
Note Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Introduction -- The babees' book -- The ABC of Aristotle -- Urbanitatis -- The little children's little book -- The young children's book -- Stans puer ad mensam -- How the good wife taught her daughter -- How the wise man taught his son -- John Russell's Book of nurture -- The book of courtesy -- Symon's Lesson of wisdom for all manner children -- Hugh Rhode's Book of nurture -- Francis Seager's School of virtue -- Richard Weste's School of virtue, the second part, or The Young scholar's paradise.
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Summary "The Babees' Book: Medieval Manners for the Young: Done into Modern English" by Edith Rickert is a translation of a medieval treatise focused on etiquette and moral conduct for children. It reflects the cultural norms and societal expectations of medieval England, likely written in the late 19th century. This work aims to instruct young readers on proper behavior in various settings, emphasizing the importance of manners, courtesy, and virtuous living. The opening of the book presents a framed narrative addressed to young audiences, urging them to learn good manners and virtuous behavior. The narrator expresses a desire to educate the youth, depicting various scenarios involving proper conduct in the presence of authority figures, during meals, and in everyday interactions. Specific instructions are given about greetings, table manners, and ways to engage respectfully with others. The tone is didactic, encouraging children to embody qualities that promote harmony and respect within their social circles. The narrator also blends gentle humor with serious implications about behavior, striving to make the important life lessons more engaging and memorable for the young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
LoC Class TX: Technology: Home economics
Subject Education
Subject Conduct of life
Subject Children -- Conduct of life
Subject Child rearing
Subject Table
Subject Etiquette for children and teenagers
Subject England -- Social life and customs
Subject Etiquette, Medieval
Subject Home economics -- England
Subject Education -- England
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EBook-No. 58985
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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