Letters, Sentences and Maxims

by Philip Dormer Stanhope and Lord Chesterfield

Book Overview

""Letters, Sentences and Maxims"" is a collection of writings by Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, a British statesman and man of letters who lived from 1694 to 1773. The book is a compilation of letters, essays, and aphorisms that offer advice on a wide range of topics, including politics, manners, education, and personal conduct. Chesterfield's writing is characterized by its wit, elegance, and practicality, and his insights into...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162773960
• ISBN13: 9781162773964
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"