Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of Nurture by John Russell, The Book of Keruynge by Wynkyn de Worde, and The Book of Nurture by Hugh Rhodes (1867) is a compilation of three medieval texts on the subject of manners and etiquette. The first book, written by John Russell in the 15th century, provides guidance on how to behave in the company of nobles and how to conduct oneself at court. The second book, written by Wynkyn de Worde in the 16th century, offers advice on table manners and the proper way to carve meat. The third book, written by Hugh Rhodes in the 16th century, focuses on the education and upbringing of children, including instruction on how to read and write, and how to behave in the company of others. This edition, published in 1867, includes all three texts in their original Middle English, along with modern English translations and explanatory notes. The Book of Nurture by John Russell, The Book of Keruynge by Wynkyn de Worde, and The Book of Nurture by Hugh Rhodes (1867) is a valuable resource for scholars of medieval literature, social history, and cultural studies, as well as anyone with an interest in the history of manners and etiquette.Edited By Frederick James Furnivall.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
