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100	1		_aChesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, _d1694-1773
245	1	0	_aLetters to His Son, 1751 : _bOn the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2002
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2002-08-01
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"Letters to His Son" by Earl of Chesterfield is a collection of letters written in the early 18th century, particularly aimed at instructing his son on how to navigate the complexities of social life and politics. The correspondence embodies advice on becoming a well-mannered gentleman, emphasizing the importance of eloquence, demeanor, and social graces in achieving success in both personal and professional realms. The opening of the work introduces Chesterfield's paternal guidance and concern for his son’s education in Paris. He advises him to network socially, engage with influential individuals, and refine his manners, focusing on not just academic knowledge but also the nuances of diplomacy and social interactions. Chesterfield stresses the significance of learning through observation in worldly settings, fostering relationships, and maintaining good character, while also underscoring the value of eloquent expression in communication. This sets the stage for a comprehensive primer on etiquette and success in high society that resonates beyond the era in which it was written. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aConduct of life
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3355
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