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100	1		_aRussell, George William Erskine, _d1853-1919
245	1	0	_aSeeing and Hearing
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-09-09
505	0		_aThe coronation -- Secret societies -- The Irish peerage -- Omitted silhouettes -- Doctors and doctoring -- Mourning -- Wills -- Pensions -- The Season as it was -- The Season as it is -- The Sins of Society -- Oxford -- Schools for Shepherds -- Pilgrimages -- The Public Schools -- Schools and Boarding-Houses -- Squares -- Sunday in London -- A suburban Sunday -- Wine and water -- Dinner -- Dinners -- Luncheon -- Tea -- Supper -- Inns and hotels -- Travel -- Accomplishments -- Cider -- The Garter -- Sheriffs -- Publishers -- Handwriting -- Autographs -- More autographs -- Christmas -- New Year's Day -- Pets -- Purple and fine linen -- Prelacy and palaces -- Horrors -- Social changes -- Social graces -- Publicity v. reticence -- Town v. country -- Home -- Hospitality -- Ostentation -- Principle and prejudice -- Culture -- Religion -- Superstition -- The remnant.
508			_aProduced by Giovanni Fini, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Seeing and Hearing" by George William Erskine Russell is a collection of essays or social commentaries written in the early 20th century. The essays explore various aspects of British society, including events like coronations and cultural observations, drawing on personal reflections and societal critiques. The introductory chapter notably focuses on the coronation of King Edward VII, blending themes of national identity, religion, and public sentiment. The opening of the work begins with an evocative description of the upcoming coronation, emphasizing its significance as a blend of religious and national identity. Russell reflects on the historical continuity represented by such ceremonies and their role in the hearts of the people. He juxtaposes this solemn occasion with a lighter scene set at a dining room in Belgravia, where guests are animatedly discussing their plans to witness the coronation, showcasing the different attitudes and social dynamics surrounding this pivotal moment in British history. The transitions between reverent introspection and casual social chatter illustrate the duality of life in London during this time, capturing both the grandeur of cultural traditions and the often frivolous nature of upper-class society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish essays
653			_aGreat Britain -- Social life and customs
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46821
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