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100 1 _aChesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of,
_d1694-1773
245 1 0 _aLetters to His Son, 1749 :
_bOn the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Letters to His Son" by Earl of Chesterfield is a collection of epistolary advice crafted in the mid-18th century. The letters, directed primarily at Chesterfield's illegitimate son, explore the vital traits, skills, and knowledge needed to navigate the realms of society and demonstrate refinement as a gentleman. The work emphasizes the importance of good manners, education in the arts and sciences, and the subtleties of social interaction. The beginning of "Letters to His Son" introduces the format of the correspondence, highlighting Chesterfield's deep concern for his son's education and future conduct. In his letters, Chesterfield discusses various topics, including financial management, the pursuit of knowledge, and the cultivation of a graceful demeanor. He advises on maintaining a balance between rational pleasures and moral virtues while firmly instructing his son in the ways of politeness and etiquette. The letters serve as both practical guidance and philosophical reflections on personal development as Chesterfield wishes to instill prudence and good sense in his son’s character, evident in the detailed instructions he provides regarding social behaviors, learning opportunities, and the art of pleasing others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3353
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