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	The term Dandyism commonly refers to a special style or appearance of men in 19th century British culture. According to the ''Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary'', a dandy is “a man who cares too much about the smartness of his clothes and his appearance”.		The term Dandyism commonly refers to a special style or appearance of men in 19th century British culture. According to the ''Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary'', a dandy is “a man who cares too much about the smartness of his clothes and his appearance”.

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	Common features of a dandy's clothing are tailored dark suits with long trousers, gloves, polished boots, a cravat and curled hair. Unlike most people at that time, a dandy refused to use powder or perfume, but bathed regularly.		Common features of a dandy's clothing are tailored dark suits with long trousers, gloves, polished boots, a cravat and curled hair. Unlike most people at that time, a dandy refused to use powder or perfume, but bathed regularly.

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	A dandy has the money to live and dress extravagantly, behaving like a member of the aristocracy (but actually not being born into it). Through this behaviour, the dandy criticizes the arrangement of social hierarchies; through his perfect appearance, he reflects the artificiality of culture. For the dandy, this culture he lives in is superficial and believes what it sees, not looking under the surface of the obvious truth. Thus, he mirrors society by imitating and exaggerating its way of life (Feldmann, 271).		A dandy has the money to live and dress extravagantly, behaving like a member of the aristocracy (but actually not being born into it). Through this behaviour, the dandy criticizes the arrangement of social hierarchies; through his perfect appearance, he reflects the artificiality of culture. For the dandy, this culture he lives in is superficial and believes what it sees, not looking under the surface of the obvious truth. Thus, he mirrors society by imitating and exaggerating its way of life (Feldmann, 271).

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	Other popular dandies in the 19th century were amongst others Lord Byron and [[Oscar Wilde]], who created dandy characters in their writings as well.		Other popular dandies in the 19th century were amongst others Lord Byron and [[Oscar Wilde]], who created dandy characters in their writings as well.

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	The dandy loves to present himself in society, which he uses as an audience. At the same time, he distances himself from it by being “[a]loof, impassive, vain” (Feldmann, 3) and therefore ~~lives being superior to the commons~~. A dandy is always perfectly dressed, but being a real dandy means to incorporate dandyism into one's behaviour, manners and language as well. The perfect dandy personifies ideal beauty in all aspects of his being.		The dandy loves to present himself in society, which he uses as an audience. At the same time, he distances himself from it by being “[a]loof, impassive, vain” (Feldmann, 3) and therefore distances himself from common or normal people. A dandy is always perfectly dressed, but being a real dandy means to incorporate dandyism into one's behaviour, manners and language as well. The perfect dandy personifies ideal beauty in all aspects of his being.

	A dandy has the money to live and dress extravagantly, behaving like a member of the aristocracy (but actually not being born into it). Through this behaviour, the dandy criticizes the arrangement of social hierarchies; through his perfect appearance, he reflects the artificiality of culture. For the dandy, this culture he lives in is superficial and believes what it sees, not looking under the surface of the obvious truth. Thus, he mirrors ~~the~~ society by imitating and exaggerating its way of life (Feldmann, 271).		A dandy has the money to live and dress extravagantly, behaving like a member of the aristocracy (but actually not being born into it). Through this behaviour, the dandy criticizes the arrangement of social hierarchies; through his perfect appearance, he reflects the artificiality of culture. For the dandy, this culture he lives in is superficial and believes what it sees, not looking under the surface of the obvious truth. Thus, he mirrors society by imitating and exaggerating its way of life (Feldmann, 271).

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	The term Dandyism commonly refers to a special style or appearance of men in 19th century British culture. According to the ''Oxford Advanced ~~Learners~~ Dictionary'', a dandy is “a man who cares too much about the smartness of his clothes and his appearance”.		The term Dandyism commonly refers to a special style or appearance of men in 19th century British culture. According to the ''Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary'', a dandy is “a man who cares too much about the smartness of his clothes and his appearance”.

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	The term Dandyism commonly refers to a special style or appearance of men in 19th century British culture. According to the ''Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary'', a dandy is “a man who cares too much about the smartness of his clothes and his appearance” or “a man greatly concerned with smartness of dress; beau” (Collins English Dictionary) [hang on, you cannot mention the ''Oxford Advanced Dictionary'' and then quote from ''Collins''. Please rectify].		The term Dandyism commonly refers to a special style or appearance of men in 19th century British culture. According to the ''Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary'', a dandy is “a man who cares too much about the smartness of his clothes and his appearance”.

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	The dandy loves to present himself in society, which he uses as an audience. At the same time, he distances himself from it by being “[a]loof, impassive, vain” (Feldmann, 3) and therefore lives being superior to the commons. A dandy is always perfectly dressed, but being a real dandy means to incorporate dandyism into one's behaviour, manners and language as well. The perfect dandy personifies ideal beauty in all aspects of his being.		The dandy loves to present himself in society, which he uses as an audience. At the same time, he distances himself from it by being “[a]loof, impassive, vain” (Feldmann, 3) and therefore lives being superior to the commons. A dandy is always perfectly dressed, but being a real dandy means to incorporate dandyism into one's behaviour, manners and language as well. The perfect dandy personifies ideal beauty in all aspects of his being.
	A dandy has the money to live and dress extravagantly, behaving like a member of the aristocracy (but actually not being born into ~~the aristocracy~~). ~~This paradox points out that~~ the dandy in the ~~whole~~ arrangement of ~~himself~~, ~~is a mirror~~ of culture~~'s artificiality~~, ~~criticizing~~ it ~~through reflection~~. ~~Therefore~~, ~~dandyism can be understood as an “expression~~ of ~~anit-essentialism”~~ (Feldmann, 5) ~~like consumerism, leisure and solitary passivity~~. ~~[Please explain what is meant by this]~~
			A dandy has the money to live and dress extravagantly, behaving like a member of the aristocracy (but actually not being born into it). Through this behaviour, the dandy criticizes the arrangement of social hierarchies; through his perfect appearance, he reflects the artificiality of culture. For the dandy, this culture he lives in is superficial and believes what it sees, not looking under the surface of the obvious truth. Thus, he mirrors the society by imitating and exaggerating its way of life (Feldmann, 271).

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	''Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary of Current English''. 4th ed. Oxford: Oxford Univ. Press, 1989.		''Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary of Current English''. 4th ed. Oxford: Oxford Univ. Press, 1989.

	~~''Collins English Dictionary''. 3rd ed. Glasgow: Harper Collins Publishers, 1991.~~		Hugo, Victor. ''Les Miserables''. New York: The Modern Library, 1992. <http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255-s01/boheme/dandyism.html> 30.10.2010

	Hugo, Victor. ''Les Miserables''. New York: The Modern Library, 1992.
	~~<http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255-s01/boheme/dandyism.html> 30.10.2010~~

	~~Seigel, Jerrold. ''Bohemian Paris: Culture , Politics, and the Boundaries of Bourgeois Life, 1830-1930''. New York: Elizabeth Sifton Books, 1986.~~
	<http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255-s01/boheme/dandyism.html> 30.10.2010

	~~Shore~~, ~~W. T~~. ''~~D’Orsay~~, or the ~~Complete Dandy~~''. ~~place?? publishing house?? 1911~~.		Seigel, Jerrold. ''Bohemian Paris: Culture , Politics, and the Boundaries of Bourgeois Life, 1830-1930''. New York: Elizabeth Sifton Books, 1986. <http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255-s01/boheme/dandyism.html> 30.10.2010

	~~Bishop~~, J. P. ~~"The Golden Age of~~ the Dandy". ''~~Vanity Fair'', September 1920~~. ~~[exact source??]~~		Shore, W. T. ''D’Orsay, or the Complete Dandy''. 1911. <http://www.dandyism.net/> 30.10.2010

	~~Author??~~ "~~Beau Brummell~~". ''~~Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine~~'', ~~1844~~. ~~[exact source??]~~		Bishop, J. P. "The Golden Age of the Dandy". ''Vanity Fair'', September 1920. <http://www.dandyism.net/> 30.10.2010

	~~all to be found on:~~ <http://www.dandyism.net/> 30.10.2010		"Beau Brummell". ''Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine'', 1844. <http://www.dandyism.net/> 30.10.2010

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	Fashion lies at the very existence of being a dandy. The French poet Charles Baudelaire, who was said to be a dandy himself, stated that dandies have "no profession other than elegance [...] no other status but that of cultivating the idea of beauty in their own persons. [...] The dandy must aspire to be sublime without interruption; he must live and sleep before a mirror" (~~quoted in?~~ Seigel, 98-99).		Fashion lies at the very existence of being a dandy. The French poet Charles Baudelaire, who was said to be a dandy himself, stated that dandies have "no profession other than elegance [...] no other status but that of cultivating the idea of beauty in their own persons. [...] The dandy must aspire to be sublime without interruption; he must live and sleep before a mirror" (Seigel, 98-99 quoted on mtholyoke.edu).
	Common features of a dandy's clothing are tailored dark suits with long trousers, gloves, polished boots, a cravat and curled hair. Unlike most people at that time, a dandy refused to use powder or perfume, but bathed regularly.		Common features of a dandy's clothing are tailored dark suits with long trousers, gloves, polished boots, a cravat and curled hair. Unlike most people at that time, a dandy refused to use powder or perfume, but bathed regularly.

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	== Lifestyle ==		== Lifestyle ==

Pankratz at 11:51, 24 November 2010

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	The term Dandyism commonly refers to a special style or appearance of men in 19th century British culture. According to the Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary, a dandy is “a man who cares too much about the smartness of his clothes and his appearance” or “a man greatly concerned with smartness of dress; beau” (Collins English Dictionary).		The term Dandyism commonly refers to a special style or appearance of men in 19th century British culture. According to the ''Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary'', a dandy is “a man who cares too much about the smartness of his clothes and his appearance” or “a man greatly concerned with smartness of dress; beau” (Collins English Dictionary) [hang on, you cannot mention the ''Oxford Advanced Dictionary'' and then quote from ''Collins''. Please rectify].

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	Fashion lies at the very existence of being a dandy. The French poet Charles Baudelaire, who was said to be a dandy himself, stated that dandies have "no profession other than elegance...no other status but that of cultivating the idea of beauty in their own persons....The dandy must aspire to be sublime without interruption; he must live and sleep before a mirror"(Seigel, 98-99).		Fashion lies at the very existence of being a dandy. The French poet Charles Baudelaire, who was said to be a dandy himself, stated that dandies have "no profession other than elegance [...] no other status but that of cultivating the idea of beauty in their own persons. [...] The dandy must aspire to be sublime without interruption; he must live and sleep before a mirror" (quoted in? Seigel, 98-99).
	Common features of a dandy's clothing are tailored dark suits with long trousers, gloves, polished boots, a cravat and curled hair. Unlike most people at that time, a dandy refused to use powder or perfume, but bathed regularly.		Common features of a dandy's clothing are tailored dark suits with long trousers, gloves, polished boots, a cravat and curled hair. Unlike most people at that time, a dandy refused to use powder or perfume, but bathed regularly.

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	The dandy loves to present himself in society, which he uses as an audience. At the same time, he distances himself from it by being “[a]loof, impassive, vain” (Feldmann, 3) and therefore lives being superior to the commons. A dandy is always perfectly dressed, but being a real dandy means to incorporate dandyism into ~~ones~~ behaviour, manners and language as well. The perfect dandy personifies ideal beauty in all aspects of his being.		The dandy loves to present himself in society, which he uses as an audience. At the same time, he distances himself from it by being “[a]loof, impassive, vain” (Feldmann, 3) and therefore lives being superior to the commons. A dandy is always perfectly dressed, but being a real dandy means to incorporate dandyism into one's behaviour, manners and language as well. The perfect dandy personifies ideal beauty in all aspects of his being.
	A dandy has the money to ~~life~~ and dress extravagantly, behaving like a member of the aristocracy, but ~~usually has no relation to it concerning~~ the ~~blood, even rejecting the bourgeoisie~~. This paradox points out that the dandy in the whole arrangement of himself, is a mirror of culture's artificiality, criticizing it through reflection. Therefore, dandyism can be ~~understand~~ as an “expression of anit-essentialism” (Feldmann, 5) like consumerism, leisure and solitary passivity.		A dandy has the money to live and dress extravagantly, behaving like a member of the aristocracy (but actually not being born into the aristocracy). This paradox points out that the dandy in the whole arrangement of himself, is a mirror of culture's artificiality, criticizing it through reflection. Therefore, dandyism can be understood as an “expression of anit-essentialism” (Feldmann, 5) like consumerism, leisure and solitary passivity. [Please explain what is meant by this]

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	Probably the most famous dandy is Beau Brummell, who was said to be the role model all other dandies looked up to and followed. At the beginning of the ~~18th~~ century he lived in London and was a student of Eton and Oxford. Having no real profession, he inherited some good amount of money to spend and moved among the circles of the Prince of Wales (the later King George IV), who was impressed by his elegance and excellent behaviour. Later in life he lost all his money gambling and fled to France where he died. Rumour has it that another reason for leaving England was that he became fat and sloppy and therefore was afraid to leave his house.		Probably the most famous dandy is [[Beau Brummell]], who was said to be the role model all other dandies looked up to and followed. At the beginning of the 19th century he lived in London and was a student of Eton and Oxford. Having no real profession, he inherited some good amount of money to spend and moved among the circles of the Prince of Wales (the later King [[George IV]]), who was impressed by his elegance and excellent behaviour. Later in life he lost all his money gambling and fled to France where he died. Rumour has it that another reason for leaving England was that he became fat and sloppy and therefore was afraid to leave his house.

	Other popular dandies in the 19th century were amongst others Lord Byron and Oscar Wilde, who created dandy characters in their writings as well.		Other popular dandies in the 19th century were amongst others Lord Byron and [[Oscar Wilde]], who created dandy characters in their writings as well.

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	Feldman, Jessica R., Gender on the Divide. The Dandy in Modernist Literature. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1993.		Feldman, Jessica R., ''Gender on the Divide. The Dandy in Modernist Literature''. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1993.

	Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary of Current English. 4th ed. Oxford: Oxford Univ. Press, 1989.		''Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary of Current English''. 4th ed. Oxford: Oxford Univ. Press, 1989.

	Collins English Dictionary. 3rd ed. Glasgow: Harper Collins Publishers, 1991.		''Collins English Dictionary''. 3rd ed. Glasgow: Harper Collins Publishers, 1991.

	Hugo, Victor. Les Miserables. New York: The Modern Library, 1992.		Hugo, Victor. ''Les Miserables''. New York: The Modern Library, 1992.
	<http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255-s01/boheme/dandyism.html> 30.10.2010		<http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255-s01/boheme/dandyism.html> 30.10.2010

	Seigel, Jerrold. Bohemian Paris: Culture , Politics, and the Boundaries of Bourgeois Life, 1830-1930. New York: Elizabeth Sifton Books, 1986.		Seigel, Jerrold. ''Bohemian Paris: Culture , Politics, and the Boundaries of Bourgeois Life, 1830-1930''. New York: Elizabeth Sifton Books, 1986.
	<http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255-s01/boheme/dandyism.html> 30.10.2010		<http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255-s01/boheme/dandyism.html> 30.10.2010

	Shore, W. T. D’Orsay, or the Complete Dandy. 1911.		Shore, W. T. ''D’Orsay, or the Complete Dandy''. place?? publishing house?? 1911.

	Bishop, J. P. The Golden Age of the Dandy. Vanity Fair, September 1920.		Bishop, J. P. "The Golden Age of the Dandy". ''Vanity Fair'', September 1920. [exact source??]

	Beau Brummell. Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine, 1844.		Author?? "Beau Brummell". ''Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine'', 1844. [exact source??]

	all to be ~~find~~ on: <http://www.dandyism.net/> 30.10.2010		all to be found on: <http://www.dandyism.net/> 30.10.2010

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	The term Dandyism commonly refers to a special style or appearance of men in 19th century British culture. According to the Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary, a dandy is “a man who cares too much about the smartness of his clothes and his appearance” or “a man greatly concerned with smartness of dress; beau” (Collins English Dictionary).		The term Dandyism commonly refers to a special style or appearance of men in 19th century British culture. According to the Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary, a dandy is “a man who cares too much about the smartness of his clothes and his appearance” or “a man greatly concerned with smartness of dress; beau” (Collins English Dictionary).
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			== Clothing ==


	Fashion lies at the very existence of being a dandy. The French poet Charles Baudelaire, who was said to be a dandy himself, stated that dandies have "no profession other than elegance...no other status but that of cultivating the idea of beauty in their own persons....The dandy must aspire to be sublime without interruption; he must live and sleep before a mirror"(Seigel, 98-99).		Fashion lies at the very existence of being a dandy. The French poet Charles Baudelaire, who was said to be a dandy himself, stated that dandies have "no profession other than elegance...no other status but that of cultivating the idea of beauty in their own persons....The dandy must aspire to be sublime without interruption; he must live and sleep before a mirror"(Seigel, 98-99).
	Common features of a dandy's clothing are tailored dark suits with long trousers, gloves, polished boots, a cravat and curled hair. Unlike most people at that time, a dandy refused to use powder or perfume, but bathed regularly.		Common features of a dandy's clothing are tailored dark suits with long trousers, gloves, polished boots, a cravat and curled hair. Unlike most people at that time, a dandy refused to use powder or perfume, but bathed regularly.
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	Lifestyle~~'''~~		----


			== Lifestyle ==


	The dandy loves to present himself in society, which he uses as an audience. At the same time, he distances himself from it by being “[a]loof, impassive, vain” (Feldmann, 3) and therefore lives being superior to the commons. A dandy is always perfectly dressed, but being a real dandy means to incorporate dandyism into ones behaviour, manners and language as well. The perfect dandy personifies ideal beauty in all aspects of his being.		The dandy loves to present himself in society, which he uses as an audience. At the same time, he distances himself from it by being “[a]loof, impassive, vain” (Feldmann, 3) and therefore lives being superior to the commons. A dandy is always perfectly dressed, but being a real dandy means to incorporate dandyism into ones behaviour, manners and language as well. The perfect dandy personifies ideal beauty in all aspects of his being.
	A dandy has the money to life and dress extravagantly, behaving like a member of the aristocracy, but usually has no relation to it concerning the blood, even rejecting the bourgeoisie. This paradox points out that the dandy in the whole arrangement of himself, is a mirror of culture's artificiality, criticizing it through reflection. Therefore, dandyism can be understand as an “expression of anit-essentialism” (Feldmann, 5) like consumerism, leisure and solitary passivity.		A dandy has the money to life and dress extravagantly, behaving like a member of the aristocracy, but usually has no relation to it concerning the blood, even rejecting the bourgeoisie. This paradox points out that the dandy in the whole arrangement of himself, is a mirror of culture's artificiality, criticizing it through reflection. Therefore, dandyism can be understand as an “expression of anit-essentialism” (Feldmann, 5) like consumerism, leisure and solitary passivity.
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	Personalities~~'''~~		----


			== Personalities ==


	Probably the most famous dandy is Beau Brummell, who was said to be the role model all other dandies looked up to and followed. At the beginning of the 18th century he lived in London and was a student of Eton and Oxford. Having no real profession, he inherited some good amount of money to spend and moved among the circles of the Prince of Wales (the later King George IV), who was impressed by his elegance and excellent behaviour. Later in life he lost all his money gambling and fled to France where he died. Rumour has it that another reason for leaving England was that he became fat and sloppy and therefore was afraid to leave his house.		Probably the most famous dandy is Beau Brummell, who was said to be the role model all other dandies looked up to and followed. At the beginning of the 18th century he lived in London and was a student of Eton and Oxford. Having no real profession, he inherited some good amount of money to spend and moved among the circles of the Prince of Wales (the later King George IV), who was impressed by his elegance and excellent behaviour. Later in life he lost all his money gambling and fled to France where he died. Rumour has it that another reason for leaving England was that he became fat and sloppy and therefore was afraid to leave his house.

	Other popular dandies in the 19th century were amongst others Lord Byron and Oscar Wilde, who created dandy characters in their writings as well.		Other popular dandies in the 19th century were amongst others Lord Byron and Oscar Wilde, who created dandy characters in their writings as well.
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			== Sources ==


	Feldman, Jessica R., Gender on the Divide. The Dandy in Modernist Literature. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1993.		Feldman, Jessica R., Gender on the Divide. The Dandy in Modernist Literature. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1993.

	Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary of Current English. 4th ed. Oxford: Oxford Univ. Press, 1989.		Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary of Current English. 4th ed. Oxford: Oxford Univ. Press, 1989.

	Collins English Dictionary. 3rd ed. Glasgow: Harper Collins Publishers, 1991.		Collins English Dictionary. 3rd ed. Glasgow: Harper Collins Publishers, 1991.

	Hugo, Victor. Les Miserables. New York: The Modern Library, 1992.		Hugo, Victor. Les Miserables. New York: The Modern Library, 1992.
	<http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255-s01/boheme/dandyism.html> 30.10.2010		<http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255-s01/boheme/dandyism.html> 30.10.2010

	Seigel, Jerrold. Bohemian Paris: Culture , Politics, and the Boundaries of Bourgeois Life, 1830-1930. New York: Elizabeth Sifton Books, 1986.		Seigel, Jerrold. Bohemian Paris: Culture , Politics, and the Boundaries of Bourgeois Life, 1830-1930. New York: Elizabeth Sifton Books, 1986.
	<http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255-s01/boheme/dandyism.html> 30.10.2010		<http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255-s01/boheme/dandyism.html> 30.10.2010

	Shore, W. T. D’Orsay, or the Complete Dandy. 1911.		Shore, W. T. D’Orsay, or the Complete Dandy. 1911.

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	The term Dandyism commonly refers to a special style or appearance of men in 19th century British culture. According to the Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary, a dandy is “a man who cares too much about the smartness of his clothes and his appearance” or “a man greatly concerned with smartness of dress; beau” (Collins English Dictionary).		The term Dandyism commonly refers to a special style or appearance of men in 19th century British culture. According to the Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary, a dandy is “a man who cares too much about the smartness of his clothes and his appearance” or “a man greatly concerned with smartness of dress; beau” (Collins English Dictionary).
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	Clothing ==


	Fashion lies at the very existence of being a dandy. The French poet Charles Baudelaire, who was said to be a dandy himself, stated that dandies have "no profession other than elegance...no other status but that of cultivating the idea of beauty in their own persons....The dandy must aspire to be sublime without interruption; he must live and sleep before a mirror"(Seigel, 98-99).		Fashion lies at the very existence of being a dandy. The French poet Charles Baudelaire, who was said to be a dandy himself, stated that dandies have "no profession other than elegance...no other status but that of cultivating the idea of beauty in their own persons....The dandy must aspire to be sublime without interruption; he must live and sleep before a mirror"(Seigel, 98-99).
	Common features of a dandy's clothing are tailored dark suits with long trousers, gloves, polished boots, a cravat and curled hair. Unlike most people at that time, a dandy refused to use powder or perfume, but bathed regularly.		Common features of a dandy's clothing are tailored dark suits with long trousers, gloves, polished boots, a cravat and curled hair. Unlike most people at that time, a dandy refused to use powder or perfume, but bathed regularly.
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	~~----~~		Lifestyle'''

	==
	Lifestyle ==


	The dandy loves to present himself in society, which he uses as an audience. At the same time, he distances himself from it by being “[a]loof, impassive, vain” (Feldmann, 3) and therefore lives being superior to the commons. A dandy is always perfectly dressed, but being a real dandy means to incorporate dandyism into ones behaviour, manners and language as well. The perfect dandy personifies ideal beauty in all aspects of his being.		The dandy loves to present himself in society, which he uses as an audience. At the same time, he distances himself from it by being “[a]loof, impassive, vain” (Feldmann, 3) and therefore lives being superior to the commons. A dandy is always perfectly dressed, but being a real dandy means to incorporate dandyism into ones behaviour, manners and language as well. The perfect dandy personifies ideal beauty in all aspects of his being.
	A dandy has the money to life and dress extravagantly, behaving like a member of the aristocracy, but usually has no relation to it concerning the blood, even rejecting the bourgeoisie. This paradox points out that the dandy in the whole arrangement of himself, is a mirror of culture's artificiality, criticizing it through reflection. Therefore, dandyism can be understand as an “expression of anit-essentialism” (Feldmann, 5) like consumerism, leisure and solitary passivity.		A dandy has the money to life and dress extravagantly, behaving like a member of the aristocracy, but usually has no relation to it concerning the blood, even rejecting the bourgeoisie. This paradox points out that the dandy in the whole arrangement of himself, is a mirror of culture's artificiality, criticizing it through reflection. Therefore, dandyism can be understand as an “expression of anit-essentialism” (Feldmann, 5) like consumerism, leisure and solitary passivity.
			'''
	~~----~~		Personalities'''

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	Probably the most famous dandy is Beau Brummell, who was said to be the role model all other dandies looked up to and followed. At the beginning of the 18th century he lived in London and was a student of Eton and Oxford. Having no real profession, he inherited some good amount of money to spend and moved among the circles of the Prince of Wales (the later King George IV), who was impressed by his elegance and excellent behaviour. Later in life he lost all his money gambling and fled to France where he died. Rumour has it that another reason for leaving England was that he became fat and sloppy and therefore was afraid to leave his house.		Probably the most famous dandy is Beau Brummell, who was said to be the role model all other dandies looked up to and followed. At the beginning of the 18th century he lived in London and was a student of Eton and Oxford. Having no real profession, he inherited some good amount of money to spend and moved among the circles of the Prince of Wales (the later King George IV), who was impressed by his elegance and excellent behaviour. Later in life he lost all his money gambling and fled to France where he died. Rumour has it that another reason for leaving England was that he became fat and sloppy and therefore was afraid to leave his house.
	Other popular dandies in the 19th century were amongst others Lord Byron and Oscar Wilde, who created dandy characters in their writings as well.		Other popular dandies in the 19th century were amongst others Lord Byron and Oscar Wilde, who created dandy characters in their writings as well.
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	Seigel, Jerrold. Bohemian Paris: Culture , Politics, and the Boundaries of Bourgeois Life, 1830-1930. New York: Elizabeth Sifton Books, 1986.		Seigel, Jerrold. Bohemian Paris: Culture , Politics, and the Boundaries of Bourgeois Life, 1830-1930. New York: Elizabeth Sifton Books, 1986.
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	Shore, W. T. D’Orsay, or the Complete Dandy. 1911.		Shore, W. T. D’Orsay, or the Complete Dandy. 1911.

	Bishop, J. P. The Golden Age of the Dandy. Vanity Fair, September 1920.		Bishop, J. P. The Golden Age of the Dandy. Vanity Fair, September 1920.

	Beau Brummell. Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine, 1844.		Beau Brummell. Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine, 1844.

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The term Dandyism commonly refers to a special style or appearance of men in 19th century British culture. According to the Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary, a dandy is “a man who cares too much about the smartness of his clothes and his appearance” or “a man greatly concerned with smartness of dress; beau” (Collins English Dictionary).

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Clothing ==

Fashion lies at the very existence of being a dandy. The French poet Charles Baudelaire, who was said to be a dandy himself, stated that dandies have "no profession other than elegance...no other status but that of cultivating the idea of beauty in their own persons....The dandy must aspire to be sublime without interruption; he must live and sleep before a mirror"(Seigel, 98-99).
Common features of a dandy's clothing are tailored dark suits with long trousers, gloves, polished boots, a cravat and curled hair. Unlike most people at that time, a dandy refused to use powder or perfume, but bathed regularly.

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Lifestyle ==

The dandy loves to present himself in society, which he uses as an audience. At the same time, he distances himself from it by being “[a]loof, impassive, vain” (Feldmann, 3) and therefore lives being superior to the commons. A dandy is always perfectly dressed, but being a real dandy means to incorporate dandyism into ones behaviour, manners and language as well. The perfect dandy personifies ideal beauty in all aspects of his being.
A dandy has the money to life and dress extravagantly, behaving like a member of the aristocracy, but usually has no relation to it concerning the blood, even rejecting the bourgeoisie. This paradox points out that the dandy in the whole arrangement of himself, is a mirror of culture's artificiality, criticizing it through reflection. Therefore, dandyism can be understand as an “expression of anit-essentialism” (Feldmann, 5) like consumerism, leisure and solitary passivity.

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Personalities ==

Probably the most famous dandy is Beau Brummell, who was said to be the role model all other dandies looked up to and followed. At the beginning of the 18th century he lived in London and was a student of Eton and Oxford. Having no real profession, he inherited some good amount of money to spend and moved among the circles of the Prince of Wales (the later King George IV), who was impressed by his elegance and excellent behaviour. Later in life he lost all his money gambling and fled to France where he died. Rumour has it that another reason for leaving England was that he became fat and sloppy and therefore was afraid to leave his house.
Other popular dandies in the 19th century were amongst others Lord Byron and Oscar Wilde, who created dandy characters in their writings as well.

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== Sources ==

Feldman, Jessica R., Gender on the Divide. The Dandy in Modernist Literature. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1993.
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary of Current English. 4th ed. Oxford: Oxford Univ. Press, 1989.
Collins English Dictionary. 3rd ed. Glasgow: Harper Collins Publishers, 1991.
Hugo, Victor. Les Miserables. New York: The Modern Library, 1992.
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Seigel, Jerrold. Bohemian Paris: Culture , Politics, and the Boundaries of Bourgeois Life, 1830-1930. New York: Elizabeth Sifton Books, 1986.
<http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255-s01/boheme/dandyism.html> 30.10.2010
Shore, W. T. D’Orsay, or the Complete Dandy. 1911.
Bishop, J. P. The Golden Age of the Dandy. Vanity Fair, September 1920.
Beau Brummell. Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine, 1844.
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