Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of 1694-1773 creator Sayle, Charles 1864-1924 Sainte-Beuve, Charles Augustin 1804-1869 text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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) Originally published: United States: A. L. Burt Company, 1903 Conduct of life Maxims BJ United States: A. L. Burt Company, 1903 https://archive.org/details/letterssentences00chesiala https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69855 https://archive.org/details/letterssentences00chesiala https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69855 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134621.0 69855