Philip Stanhope Knihy
Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4. gróf z Chesterfieldu, bol britský štátnik a literát. Ako whigovský politik sa venoval štátnictvu a zároveň sa preslávil ako významná literárna postava. Jeho dielo odráža hlboké porozumenie ľudskej povahe a spoločenským normám svojej doby. Bol cenený pre svoju inteligenciu, vtip a vyberaný štýl písania.
This collection of letters from Philip Dormer Stanhope, the 4th Earl of Chesterfield, to his son Philip presents readers with a unique and insightful perspective on the social norms and expectations of eighteenth-century English society. Written in a lively and engaging style, these letters cover a wide range of topics, from education and manners to politics and culture. With its wit, wisdom, and charm, this book is a classic of English literature, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the period.