Principles of politeness, and of knowing the world by Chesterfield
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"Principles of Politeness, and of Knowing the World" by Chesterfield is a guidebook focused on etiquette and social conduct written in the late 18th century. The work aims to instruct young gentlemen on how to navigate society with grace and charm, detailing the qualities necessary to be well-received in various social circles. It is intended not only as a resource for personal improvement but also serves as an educational tool, particularly for
the youth of the time. The opening of the work sets the stage for its comprehensive examination of manners, emphasizing the importance of modesty, good-breeding, and a gentleman's conduct in social situations. Chesterfield begins with an exploration of modesty as a key trait for acceptance, distinguishing it from bashfulness and highlighting the value an assured demeanor holds in company. He stresses that good-breeding is not merely the absence of rudeness but an active form of respect and attentiveness, serving as a cornerstone for social interaction. Chesterfield also provides insights into the significance of maintaining proper decorum, illustrating the consequences of both good and bad manners through various examples. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Gregory, John, 1724-1773 |
| Editor | Trusler, John, 1735-1820 |
| Title | Principles of politeness, and of knowing the world |
| Contents | Principles of politeness, and of knowing the world, by the late Lord Chesterfield (edited by the Rev. Dr. John Trusler) -- A father's legacy to his daughters, by the late Dr. Gregory, of Edinburgh. |
| Credits |
Produced by Turgut Dincer, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Etiquette -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Courtesy -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60071 |
| Release Date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 564 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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