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First published in 1922, this parody of etiquette and social mores makes fun of the pitfalls of courtship, engagement, and marriage, as well as such social settings as dinner parties, sporting events, and the theater. With satirical Jazz-era illustrations by Ralph Barton, known... Read Full Overview

Perfect Behavior is a satirical novel written by Donald Ogden Stewart, first published in 1922. The book is set in New York City during the 1920s and follows the story of Amory Blaine, a young man who is desperate to fit in with high society. Amory is determined to learn the... Read Full Overview

Navigate the complexities of social life with wit and wisdom in Donald Ogden Stewart's "Perfect Behavior: A Guide for Ladies and Gentlemen in all Social Crises." This satirical guide offers humorous etiquette advice, lampooning the customs and traditions of a bygone era. Through... Read Full Overview

Navigate the complexities of social life with wit and wisdom in Donald Ogden Stewart's "Perfect Behavior: A Guide for Ladies and Gentlemen in all Social Crises." This satirical guide offers humorous etiquette advice, lampooning the customs and traditions of a bygone era. Through... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview