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Title:
Letters to His Son, 1759-65
On the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman
Note: Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Letters to His Son, 1759-65" by Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield is a collection of correspondence written in the mid-18th century. The letters serve as guidance for the Earl's son, addressing various aspects of life, politics, manners, and the art of becoming a well-rounded gentleman in society. The opening of the book introduces the Earl as he wishes his son well in a series of letters filled with personal anecdotes and political musings. He discusses health matters, current news from London, and provides insights into societal expectations and etiquette. The letters are marked by Chesterfield's witty observations about people's behaviors and the intricacies of aristocratic life, offering a peek into the concerns of a father wanting to equip his son with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773
EBook No.: 3359
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 66
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:
Letters to His Son, 1759-65
On the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman
Note: Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Letters to His Son, 1759-65" by Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield is a collection of correspondence written in the mid-18th century. The letters serve as guidance for the Earl's son, addressing various aspects of life, politics, manners, and the art of becoming a well-rounded gentleman in society. The opening of the book introduces the Earl as he wishes his son well in a series of letters filled with personal anecdotes and political musings. He discusses health matters, current news from London, and provides insights into societal expectations and etiquette. The letters are marked by Chesterfield's witty observations about people's behaviors and the intricacies of aristocratic life, offering a peek into the concerns of a father wanting to equip his son with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773
EBook No.: 3359
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.