02362cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000390012624500520016526400510021730000470026833600260031533700260034133800360036750000310040350802360043452011770067053400450184765300380189265300460193085600430197699900170201945791UtSlPG20260610134042.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a06014476  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDC1 aBrainerd, Eleanor Hoyt,d1868-194210aIn Vanity Fair: A Tale of Frocks and Femininity 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-05-28  aE-text prepared by Giovanni Fini, Clarity, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana)  a"In Vanity Fair: A Tale of Frocks and Femininity" by Eleanor Hoyt Brainerd is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the extravagant world of Parisian fashion and the societal implications of femininity within that context. It explores the lives of women who passionately pursue fashion, showcasing their charm and obsession through a culture that both celebrates and critiques the frivolities of a luxurious lifestyle.  The opening of the story introduces the reader to the concept of "chic," a quintessentially French term that encapsulates the allure and elegance of Parisian women. It discusses how these women, from their early years to old age, cultivate an artful coquetry that remains captivating despite the passage of time. The narrative paints vivid scenes of the Parisienne culture, where each frock and feminine expression is steeped in meaning and societal commentary. Through a mix of humor and insight, the text sets the stage for a broader examination of the interplay between fashion, identity, and the relentless pursuit of charm in the vibrant yet superficial realm of Vanity Fair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrance -- Social life and customs  aParis (France) -- Social life and customs40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45791  c86630d86630