The Season

A Social History of the Debutante

Kristen Richardson

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Norton
11 December 2020

History; Society & Social Sciences

From Georgian England and Wharton's New York to the contemporary International Debutante Ball, the presentation of young women into society has persisted. In this enthralling exploration of the debutante ritual, Kristen Richardson uncovers its extensive cultural influence in Britain and the United States, how daughters in these countries have come to marry, and the ritual's spread around the world?reaching France, Russia, and China. The Season gives voice to an array of complex feelings about being put on display, and about what these women's futures in society?might be.

By: Kristen Richardson
Imprint: Norton
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 211mm, Width: 142mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 264g
ISBN: 9780393358537
ISBN 10: 0393358534
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 11 December 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kristen Richardson was born in London, England, and lives with her son in Brooklyn, New York.

Reviews for The Season: A Social History of the Debutante

Sometimes fascinating, often scornful historical account of the debutante... entertaining... -- Libby Purves - Times Literary Supplement Richardson has made a valiant effort to unearth some worthwhile social commentary. To this end, she presents a detailed examination of modern debutante societies... [Her] engaging study deserves credit for its persistently humane treatment of her subjects -- The Telegraph Step into colonial Philadelphia and Jane Austen's England, America's Antebellum South and Mrs Astor's parties, and learn how some of the young women felt about being put on display. -- On the Bookshelf - Choice ...entertaining and illuminating new book... -- The Lady ...fascinating social history... -- The Best of 2020 so far. - Tatler Sometimes fascinating, often scornful historical account of the debutante... entertaining... -- Libby Purves - Times Literary Supplement