"The Babees' Book: Medieval Manners for the Young" by Frederick James Furnivall is an early 20th-century work that brings to life the etiquette lessons taught to children in medieval England. The book translates and adapts old writings, showing young readers the proper ways to act in noble homes. It is intended to guide boys and girls on how to behave well during meals, when talking to lords, and in everyday life. The book stresses values such as being clean, showing respect, being humble, and thinking of others, while the lessons highlight standing still when superiors are present and making guests feel at ease during meals. Ultimately, the book provides a captivating look back at historical customs, highlighting the lasting value of good manners.
The Babees' Book: Medieval Manners for the Young
By Frederick James Furnivall
Step back into medieval England and discover a world where cleanliness, respect, and humility were taught to children as essential keys for navigating courtly life.
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About the AuthorFrederick James Furnivall was an English philologist, best known as one of the co-creators of the New English Dictionary. He founded a number of learned societies on early English literature and made pioneering and massive editorial contributions to the subject, of which the most notable was his parallel text edition of The Canterbury Tales. He was one of the founders of and teachers at the London Working Men's College and a lifelong campaigner against injustice.
Frederick James Furnivall was an English philologist, best known as one of the co-creators of the New English Dictionary. He founded a number of learned societies on early English literature and made pioneering and massive editorial contributions to the subject, of which the most notable was his parallel text edition of The Canterbury Tales. He was one of the founders of and teachers at the London Working Men's College and a lifelong campaigner against injustice.
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