Lord Chesterfield's Letters To His Son And Godson: Selected (1897) - Rilegato

Stanhope, Philip Dormer

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 116497551X ISBN 13: 9781164975519

Casa editrice: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Riassunto

Lord Chesterfield's Letters To His Son And Godson: Selected is a book that contains a collection of letters written by Philip Dormer Stanhope, the fourth Earl of Chesterfield, to his son and godson. The letters were originally written between 1737 and 1773 and were intended to provide guidance and advice to the young men as they navigated their way through life.The book was first published in 1897 and contains a selection of the most important and influential letters from the original collection. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including education, manners, politics, and relationships.Lord Chesterfield was known for his wit, intelligence, and charm, and these qualities are evident in his letters. He provides his sons with practical advice on how to succeed in life, while also imparting wisdom and philosophical insights.The book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century England and the values and beliefs of the upper class. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of letter writing and the history of personal correspondence.Overall, Lord Chesterfield's Letters To His Son And Godson: Selected is a timeless classic that offers valuable lessons and insights for readers of all ages.With Introduction, Biographical Sketch, And Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Kessinger Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 116497551X
• ISBN 13: 9781164975519
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 164
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile