02236cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000062001122450098001742640051002723000047003233360026003703370026003963380036004225000031004585080029004895201321005185340045018396530020018848560042019043351UtSlPG20260610133111.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBJ1 aChesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of,d1694-177310aLetters to His Son, 1746-47 :bOn the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-01  aProduced by David Widger  a"Letters to His Son, 1746-47" by the Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield is a collection of letters written in the mid-18th century, providing guidance on the art of being a man of the world and a gentleman. The correspondence is directed towards Chesterfield's illegitimate son and serves as a comprehensive manual on etiquette, social graces, and the principles of elite conduct, reflecting the values and expectations of the early modern aristocracy.  Throughout the letters, Chesterfield emphasizes the importance of knowledge, manners, and personal appearance in gaining acceptance in high society. He details advice on various subjects, including the acquisition of languages, the significance of good company, and the delicate balance between pleasantries and true virtues. Chesterfield conveys that true gentlemanly behavior consists of both intellectual and social capabilities, advising his son to navigate the complexities of human nature, avoid folly, and cultivate the necessary refinement to shine in the spheres of influence he aspires to enter. Ultimately, the letters blend practical wisdom with reflections on personal growth, urging the reader to take deliberate strides in managing both education and social engagements for a successful life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aConduct of life40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3351