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Chapter 17 - Etiquette At Home and Abroad begins by examining a cultural blind spot that many Americans and even some English people share: the undervaluing of politeness in everyday life. Unlike in certain parts of Europe where ceremonial respect is practiced even toward children, American families often neglect small courtesies at home. In St. Petersburg, the Grand Duchess Olga’s upbringing reflects how consistent respect shapes a person’s dignity and presence. The narrator contrasts this with the…-
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Chapter 16 - The Poetic CABARETS of Paris marks a vibrant chapter in the cultural evolution of Montmartre, capturing the soul of a movement that redefined entertainment and creativity in late 19th-century France. These cabarets were more than mere gathering spots; they were crucibles of innovation where poetry, satire, and music blended into a new artistic voice. The rise of such venues, led by audacious visionaries like Salis, responded to a hunger for authenticity and expression, drawing in the curious,…
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Chapter 16 – A Holy Land
Chapter 16 – A Holy Land traces a heartfelt journey through a landscape once sacred to the author's childhood, now reshaped by the hands of progress. This region, near Grant’s tomb, affectionately called the “Holy Land,” wasn’t just a patch of ground but a canvas for youthful wonder and familial memory. It brimmed with stories—some imagined, others historical—that gave texture to long summer days. From a wooden house said to have hosted Washington to the sweeping view of the Hudson and…-
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Chapter 15 – The Grand Opera Fad
Chapter 15 - The Grand Opera Fad opens with a sharp yet playful reflection on why people flock to operatic performances, especially those as sprawling and intense as Wagner's. While the grandeur of the opera promises cultural elevation, not all who attend are moved by the music itself. This chapter turns its attention to the contrasting motives behind attending the opera, revealing a vivid tapestry of vanity, aspiration, and sincere artistic love that shapes the opera house’s crowd. Some individuals in…-
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Chapter 15 – A False Start
Chapter 15 – A False Start offers a critical examination of the imbalance in cultural refinement between American men and women, particularly within elite and international circles. While American women are praised for their grace, tact, and adaptability in cultured environments, the same cannot be said of their male counterparts. The author attributes this disparity to a national focus on material achievement at the expense of broader intellectual development. This skewed value system, cemented during…-
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Chapter 14 – The Small Summer Hotel explores an enduring American preference for modest seasonal lodgings, even among those with the means to choose greater comfort. The author marvels at how well-to-do individuals willingly trade personal space and luxury for barebones accommodations in small New England towns. These temporary residences, with their squeaky beds, mismatched furniture, and shared washrooms, offer little beyond simplicity and a vague promise of escape. The rooms, often lacking in both…
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Chapter 14 – “Carolus”
Chapter 14 - "Carolus" opens a rich and reverent look into the life and influence of Carolus-Duran, a master whose studio reshaped how young artists understood their craft. More than just a teacher, he was a catalyst for creative independence and bold experimentation. At a time when traditional academies leaned into rigid formality, Carolus fostered an atmosphere of freedom, urging his pupils to paint with their senses fully engaged. His studio became a sanctuary where effort was honored, vision was…-
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Chapter 13 - Some American Husbands begins with a sharp-eyed look at how the identity and responsibilities of husbands in the United States have shifted across generations. Once regarded as the dominant figure—the leader, the provider, the protector—the American husband is now portrayed as an almost domesticated figure, more cooperative than commanding. This transformation didn’t occur overnight but has evolved through societal expectations, economic shifts, and changes in how marriage is perceived.…
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Chapter 13 – Our Elite and Public Life raises pressing concerns about the absence of capable and cultured individuals from American public service. Despite possessing the education, resources, and influence to guide national policy, many among the country’s social elite shy away from governmental roles. One central reason is geography—unlike England or France, where power, commerce, and culture converge in one city, the United States splits its centers. Washington, D.C., holds political authority,…
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Chapter 12 - The Paris of our Grandparents opens with a nostalgic journey through a city whose charm has shifted with time, filtered through the memories of a woman who witnessed its golden afternoons and political storms. Her recollections are not merely sentimental—they serve as a bridge between generations, showing how a city both molds and is molded by its people. Walking alongside her, one senses how deeply woven the past remains in Paris’s bones. The boulevards, once quiet avenues for carriage…
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