Letters to his son

The book comprises over 400 letters written by Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, to his son Philip Stanhope between 1737 and 1768.

These letters provide nuanced advice on how to navigate social codes, cultivate good manners, and achieve success in society.

They were published posthumously in 1774 and have become a classic guide to gentlemanly conduct.