Nancy Mitford, The Water Beetle
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Mitford, Nancy. The Water Beetle. First English Edition. 1962. Book and dust jacket are both in very good condition. Illustrated by Osbert Lancaster.
In this work of nonfiction, Nancy applies her razor-sharp wit to a variety of subjects including her childhood nanny (yes, she was the model for the nanny in The Blessing); the reign of Louis XV; a an analysis of the diverse French, English, and American aesthetics in Fashion; modern Greece; French country houses; etc. One of several highlights is her historical overview of the literary salon, including its rules. She wryly notes that the proprietress of a salon can never permit family to dominate. In fact, the members of a salon should have only a passing acquaintance with the husband. His death should not go unnoticed, but it should not be of undue importance either.
In this work of nonfiction, Nancy applies her razor-sharp wit to a variety of subjects including her childhood nanny (yes, she was the model for the nanny in The Blessing); the reign of Louis XV; a an analysis of the diverse French, English, and American aesthetics in Fashion; modern Greece; French country houses; etc. One of several highlights is her historical overview of the literary salon, including its rules. She wryly notes that the proprietress of a salon can never permit family to dominate. In fact, the members of a salon should have only a passing acquaintance with the husband. His death should not go unnoticed, but it should not be of undue importance either.
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