Lifelong Advice (Continuation)

Author: (British) Chesterfield
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Publishing Date: 2005-09-01
Features: About conduct, etiquette, demeanor, and knowledge. Written by the renowned British statesman and diplomat, Lord Chesterfield, to his son, these letters have become one of the most highly regarded classics in the history of correspondence, hailed as "a complete guide to morals and etiquette that can transform a person." Oxford University Press in the UK has included it in its series of "World Classics." This book has been popular among the British upper class for generations, celebrated as the "textbook for gentlemen." Based on these original letters, "A Lifetime of Advice" was published in China and became one of the most highly praised motivational bestsellers, recommended by some key schools as extracurricular reading material for students. In response to reader demand, we have selected additional excerpts from Lord Chesterfield's letters and compiled them into this volume as a follow-up to "A Lifetime of Advice," hoping it will accompany young readers through the most important stages of their lives.