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100	1		_aChesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, _d1694-1773
245	1	0	_aLetters to His Son, 1752 : _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 _btxt _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, 1752" by the Earl of Chesterfield is a collection of epistolary advice written during the mid-18th century. This work comprises letters addressed to Chesterfield's son, in which he shares insights on how to navigate the complexities of society and become a well-rounded gentleman. The letters primarily focus on the importance of acquiring knowledge, manners, and social graces essential for success in both personal and professional realms. The beginning of "Letters to His Son" emphasizes the value of curiosity and attention to detail as crucial tools for gaining knowledge and understanding the world. Chesterfield encourages his son to be actively engaged in learning about political systems, cultural nuances, and societal structures during his travels in Europe. He criticizes common traits in young English travelers—such as laziness or infrequent inquiry—urging his son to ask questions and seek information on various subjects, from legal customs to social etiquette. This opening sets the tone for the intimate and instructive nature of the letters, framing them as both personal correspondence and a guide to becoming a polished and perceptive gentleman. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aConduct of life
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3356
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