Letters on the Improvement of the Mind, Addressed to a Lady by Mrs. Chapone

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Author Chapone, Mrs. (Hester), 1727-1801
Title Letters on the Improvement of the Mind, Addressed to a Lady
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Summary "Letters on the Improvement of the Mind" by Mrs. Chapone is a collection of educational letters written in the late 18th century. The book is designed as a guide for a young lady, focusing on moral and religious education while laying out principles for a virtuous life. Through these letters, Chapone emphasizes the importance of cultivating a sound mind and heart, encouraging the recipient to lead a life guided by virtue and informed by a strong religious foundation. The opening of the book begins with a heartfelt dedication to the author's niece, where Mrs. Chapone expresses her desire to contribute to her improvement and welfare through the written word. She frames the importance of education and the formation of good character, likening the soul without education to unpolished marble. By sharing foundational truths, Mrs. Chapone aims to help her niece navigate life’s trials and complexities, highlighting key concepts including the significance of virtue, the role of divine guidance, and the study of scripture as a means of achieving spiritual growth and understanding. This introduction sets the tone for what is to be a deeply reflective and instructional correspondence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Subject Young women -- Conduct of life
Subject Women -- Education
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EBook-No. 35890
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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