Letters to His Son, 1750

In 'Letters to His Son,' published in 1750, Philip Dormer Stanhope, the Earl of Chesterfield, offers a remarkable collection of epistolary advice that transcends mere parental guidance. The letters, characterized by their elegant prose and wit, delve into the complexities of social conduct, moral philosophy, and the cultivation of a refined character. Chesterfield's approach is both pragmatic and ...