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Title: Letters, sentences and maxims
Original Publication: United States: A. L. Burt Company,1903.
Credits: Turgut Dincer, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Letters, Sentences and Maxims" by the Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield is a collection of personal letters and reflections written in the 18th century. The work primarily consists of correspondence directed towards Chesterfield's illegitimate son, offering insights into education, manners, and the conduct of life, displaying Chesterfield's distinct blend of wit and utilitarian advice. The opening of the collection presents a preface highlighting Lord Chesterfield's historical significance and his complex relationship with his son. It shifts into an exploration of Chesterfield's early life and education, setting the stage for the correspondence that will follow. Throughout this opening portion, Chesterfield reflects on his formative experiences, comments on his youthful indiscretions, and emphasizes the importance of learning and civility in navigating society. The narrative draws attention to his dual pursuit of both intellectual and social excellence, foreshadowing the guidance he later imparts to his son through an array of letters that blend practical advice with personal anecdotes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773
Author of introduction, etc.: Sayle, Charles, 1864-1924
Contributor: Sainte-Beuve, Charles Augustin, 1804-1869
EBook No.: 69855
Published: Jan 22, 2023
Downloads: 233
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life
Subject: Maxims
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Letters, sentences and maxims
Original Publication: United States: A. L. Burt Company,1903.
Credits: Turgut Dincer, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Letters, Sentences and Maxims" by the Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield is a collection of personal letters and reflections written in the 18th century. The work primarily consists of correspondence directed towards Chesterfield's illegitimate son, offering insights into education, manners, and the conduct of life, displaying Chesterfield's distinct blend of wit and utilitarian advice. The opening of the collection presents a preface highlighting Lord Chesterfield's historical significance and his complex relationship with his son. It shifts into an exploration of Chesterfield's early life and education, setting the stage for the correspondence that will follow. Throughout this opening portion, Chesterfield reflects on his formative experiences, comments on his youthful indiscretions, and emphasizes the importance of learning and civility in navigating society. The narrative draws attention to his dual pursuit of both intellectual and social excellence, foreshadowing the guidance he later imparts to his son through an array of letters that blend practical advice with personal anecdotes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773
Author of introduction, etc.: Sayle, Charles, 1864-1924
Contributor: Sainte-Beuve, Charles Augustin, 1804-1869
EBook No.: 69855
Published: Jan 22, 2023
Downloads: 233
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life
Subject: Maxims
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.