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These dilemmas were once covered by books on etiquette or manners. The main link between the novel of manners and the gothic novel is the language of manners. In both cases, social and moral manners are dominating factors in the structure of the novel. Jan 20, 20 voices comment a short history of modern manners. Buy debretts new guide to etiquette and modern manners book online at best prices in india on.
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