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Mrs. Grundy Is Dead

Mrs. Grundy Is Dead

Webster, Doris
Hopkins, Mary Alden

Hardcover

Anthropology20th Century United States HistoryGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1025851587
ISBN13: 9781025851587
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 116
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Mrs. Grundy Is Dead is a sharp and engaging exploration of the shifting social landscapes of the 1920s. Written during a period of radical cultural transformation, authors Doris Webster and Mary Alden Hopkins capture the spirit of an era where traditional Victorian constraints were being cast aside in favor of a more liberated and modern approach to life. The book serves as a witty guide to the new etiquette, addressing the concerns of a generation that found the rigid rules of their predecessors-personified by the legendary and prudish Mrs. Grundy-to be obsolete.

Through a series of observations on dating, conversation, social gatherings, and professional life, the authors provide a fascinating window into the Jazz Age. The work examines how the youth of the day navigated the complexities of newfound freedoms, from the evolving dynamics between men and women to the changing expectations of public behavior. Mrs. Grundy Is Dead is not merely a handbook of manners but a vibrant historical document that reflects the energy, humor, and rebellion of the Roaring Twenties. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in social history, the evolution of social mores, and the enduring quest for authenticity in a rapidly changing world.

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