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Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield
1694–1773
A polished statesman, diplomat, and celebrated man of letters, Lord Chesterfield is best remembered for his influential letters on education, manners, and the art of living well. His sharp wit and worldly advice continue to make his writing a fascinating window into eighteenth-century society.
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Principles of politeness, and of knowing the world
by Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield
Quotes and Images from Chesterfield's Letters to His Son
by Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield
Letters to His Son, 1756-58 On the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman
by Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield
Letters to His Son, Complete On the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman
by Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield
Letters, sentences and maxims
by Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield
Letters to His Son, 1749 On the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman
by Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield
Letters to His Son, 1766-71 On the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman
by Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield
Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Works of Lord Chesterfield
by Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield
Letters to His Son, 1751 On the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman
by Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield
Letters to His Son, 1750 On the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman
by Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield
Letters to His Son, 1753-54 On the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman
by Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield
Letters to His Son, 1746-47 On the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman
by Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield
Letters to His Son, 1759-65 On the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman
by Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield
Letters to His Son, 1748 On the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman
by Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield
Letters to His Son, 1752 On the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman
by Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield
About the author
Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield (1694–1773), was a British politician, diplomat, writer, and renowned wit. Born in London, he inherited the earldom in 1726 and built a long career in public life, including service as ambassador and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
Chesterfield received an education shaped by classical languages, oratory, and the Grand Tour of Europe. He later became known for his polished style, practical intelligence, and interest in public manners and personal conduct.
His enduring literary reputation rests chiefly on Letters Written by the Late Right Honourable Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, to His Son, a wide-ranging collection of advice on education, conversation, society, and character. The letters offer an insightful, sometimes controversial portrait of the values of the eighteenth-century elite.