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Title:
Advice to Young Men
And (Incidentally) to Young Women in the Middle and Higher Ranks of Life. In a Series of Letters, Addressed to a Youth, a Bachelor, a Lover, a Husband, a Father, a Citizen, or a Subject.
Note: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, William Avery, and the Project Gutenber Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Advice to Young Men" by William Cobbett is a guide on personal and social conduct, written in the early 19th century. The work is structured as a series of letters addressing various stages and roles in life, including youth, bachelorhood, romantic relationships, marriage, fatherhood, and citizenship. Cobbett aims to impart practical knowledge and wisdom that he believes young people should acquire to lead fulfilling and responsible lives. The opening portion presents an introduction in which Cobbett outlines his intentions for the book, sharing insights from his life experiences to illustrate the importance of wisdom, hard work, and independence. He emphasizes the necessity of avoiding a life of dependency on others' labors and urges young men to value their own efforts for personal happiness and societal contribution. He discusses the dangers of vanity, pride, and indulgence while advocating for self-restraint and a sober approach to living. This section sets the stage for practical advice on how to navigate various life stages effectively, with a strong focus on self-improvement and integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cobbett, William, 1763-1835
EBook No.: 15510
Published: Mar 30, 2005
Downloads: 200
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Advice to Young Men
And (Incidentally) to Young Women in the Middle and Higher Ranks of Life. In a Series of Letters, Addressed to a Youth, a Bachelor, a Lover, a Husband, a Father, a Citizen, or a Subject.
Note: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, William Avery, and the Project Gutenber Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Advice to Young Men" by William Cobbett is a guide on personal and social conduct, written in the early 19th century. The work is structured as a series of letters addressing various stages and roles in life, including youth, bachelorhood, romantic relationships, marriage, fatherhood, and citizenship. Cobbett aims to impart practical knowledge and wisdom that he believes young people should acquire to lead fulfilling and responsible lives. The opening portion presents an introduction in which Cobbett outlines his intentions for the book, sharing insights from his life experiences to illustrate the importance of wisdom, hard work, and independence. He emphasizes the necessity of avoiding a life of dependency on others' labors and urges young men to value their own efforts for personal happiness and societal contribution. He discusses the dangers of vanity, pride, and indulgence while advocating for self-restraint and a sober approach to living. This section sets the stage for practical advice on how to navigate various life stages effectively, with a strong focus on self-improvement and integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cobbett, William, 1763-1835
EBook No.: 15510
Published: Mar 30, 2005
Downloads: 200
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.