02430cam a22003493u 4500 69855 UtSlPG 20260610134621.0 m cr n 260607r20231903utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BJ Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773 Letters, sentences and maxims Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-01-22 Turgut Dincer, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Letters, Sentences and Maxims" by the Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield is a collection of personal letters and reflections written in the 18th century. The work primarily consists of correspondence directed towards Chesterfield's illegitimate son, offering insights into education, manners, and the conduct of life, displaying Chesterfield's distinct blend of wit and utilitarian advice. The opening of the collection presents a preface highlighting Lord Chesterfield's historical significance and his complex relationship with his son. It shifts into an exploration of Chesterfield's early life and education, setting the stage for the correspondence that will follow. Throughout this opening portion, Chesterfield reflects on his formative experiences, comments on his youthful indiscretions, and emphasizes the importance of learning and civility in navigating society. The narrative draws attention to his dual pursuit of both intellectual and social excellence, foreshadowing the guidance he later imparts to his son through an array of letters that blend practical advice with personal anecdotes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: A. L. Burt Company, 1903 Conduct of life Maxims Sayle, Charles, 1864-1924 Sainte-Beuve, Charles Augustin, 1804-1869 https://archive.org/details/letterssentences00chesiala https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69855 110614 110614