
SAPER VIVERE.
AVVERTENZA.
IL GRANDE VINCOLO.
L'UNIONE MONDANA.
LIETA MENSA.
FESTA DA BALLO.
PICCOLO INTERMEZZO.
I LEGAMI DELLO SPIRITO. I SACRAMENTI.
NELLE CASE DEL RE. PRAMMATICA DI CORTE.
FUORI DI QUI.
In this gently conversational guide the author takes you beyond the familiar childhood lessons of good manners and invites you to explore a deeper “art of living.” Drawing on years of travel and encounters with cosmopolitan societies, the book unfolds as a friendly chat, offering observations on everything from casual greetings to the subtleties of a royal audience. Its tone is warm rather than preachy, making each piece of advice feel like a helpful whisper from an experienced companion.
Listeners will find practical pointers for navigating semi‑formal meals, choosing appropriate attire, and handling promises or engagements with confidence. The text also reflects on how etiquette shifts with geography, climate and tradition, reminding you that true civility is as varied as the cultures that practice it. Whether you’re preparing for a special occasion or simply seeking a smoother daily interaction, the book supplies clear, relatable cues to keep you poised and at ease in any social setting.
Language
it
Duration
~4 hours (246K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library)
Release date
2021-03-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1856–1927
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