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Author Jones, John, 1774-
Author Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745
Illustrator Meadows, Joseph Kenny, 1790-1874
Title Hints to servants : being a poetical and modernised version of Dean Swift's celebrated "Directions to servants;" in which something is added to the original text, but those passages are omitted which cannot with propriety be read aloud in a kitchen
Note Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The butler -- The cook -- The valet -- The waiting-woman -- The footman -- The housekeeper -- The chambermaid -- The porter -- The housemaid -- The steward -- The groom -- The coachman -- The nursery maid -- The dairy-maid -- The wet nurse -- The laundress -- The governess -- General rules.
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Summary "Hints to servants: being a poetical and modernised version of Dean Swift's celebrated 'Directions to Servants;'" by an Upper Servant is a comedic collection of advice and observations targeting household staff, written in the early 19th century. This book reinterprets Dean Swift's original work, adapting it to contemporary contexts of the time while preserving its humorous and satirical undertones. The likely topic of the book revolves around the behaviors and quirks of different types of servants, offering tongue-in-cheek guidance on their duties and interactions with employers. The content of the book is structured as a series of poetic segments focusing on various types of servants, such as the Butler, Cook, Valet, and Housekeeper, among others. Each section mixes clever wordplay and humorous insights, revealing the often comical dynamics between servants and their masters. For example, the Butler is depicted as a cunning figure managing wine and hospitality with a mix of efficiency and deception, while the Cook shares her secrets for culinary success alongside her less-than-honest practices. Through witty verses, the book highlights the absurdities of servant life and the social hierarchies of the time, allowing readers a lighthearted glimpse into the world behind closed doors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745 -- Parodies, imitations, etc.
Subject Household employees -- Poetry
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EBook-No. 46760
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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