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Principles of politeness, and of knowing the world
The Earl of Chesterfield · 1774 · 250 pages
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The Earl of Chesterfield offers a classic guide to etiquette, behavior, and education through letters to his son. With a paternal yet demanding tone, he prescribes manners, worldly knowledge, conversational elegance, and personal distinction as ingredients for social and professional success in the eighteenth century.
Though set in their historical context, many observations on decorum, active listening, and self-presentation remain relevant. A fascinating window into eighteenth-century elite culture and into the ideal of refinement that influenced generations of thinkers on civility.
Book details
| Author | The Earl of Chesterfield |
|---|---|
| Original title | Letters to His Son on the Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman |
| Year of publication | 1774 |
| Pages | 250 |
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