Letters to His Son, 1766-71

In "Letters to His Son, 1766-71," Philip Dormer Stanhope, the Earl of Chesterfield, presents a remarkable compilation of correspondences that blend philosophical musings with practical advice. This epistolary masterpiece delves into the intricacies of social conduct and moral rectitude, illustrating Chesterfield's sophisticated understanding of 18th-century etiquette and politics. Written in a sty...