Project Gutenberg 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 145 Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of 1694 1773 Stanhope, Philip Dormer, Earl of Chesterfield Letters to His Son, 1746-47 On the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman Produced by David Widger "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.) Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Conduct of life BJ Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 130407 2025-07-02T07:08:18.515270 text/html 130228 2025-01-08T20:07:30.562098 text/html 118880 2025-07-02T07:08:23.358281 application/epub+zip 119324 2025-07-02T07:08:20.894263 application/epub+zip 115127 2025-07-02T07:08:19.898258 application/epub+zip 242137 2025-07-02T07:08:25.314255 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220805 2025-07-02T07:08:22.763258 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197797 2022-09-02T09:42:00.740068 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 118210 2025-07-02T07:08:18.285272 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 118145 2021-01-08T18:55:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17347 2025-07-02T07:08:25.430221 application/rdf+xml 13087 2025-07-02T07:08:20.376246 image/jpeg 3760 2025-07-02T07:08:20.134260 image/jpeg 44590 2021-01-08T18:55:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 116087 2025-07-02T07:08:18.533255 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia