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How should a young aristocrat use power, privilege, and leisure? Addressed to a young aristocrat in eighteenth century Britain, these classic epistolary essays weigh the education of gentlemen against the temptations of idleness and vanity. Privilege demands wisdom and restraint. Through polished counsel on study, conversation, travel, and public life, the anonymous writer explores noble conduct and virtue, drawing a steady connexion between private character, politics and moral duty. The result is a letters to young nobleman classic that speaks both to its original world of early modern Europe and to any reader confronting inherited advantage, ambition, and the search for honourable purpose. Rooted in the same moral and stylistic tradition as Addison and Bolingbroke style philosophy, these 18th century moral essays open a window onto the ideals, fears, and expectations that shaped the ruling classes of the time. For students of history, the letters offer a living voice from within the culture of governance; for casual readers, they provide urgent reflections on how to live well with power. An essential choice for classic literature collections and lovers of period correspondence, Letters To A Young Nobleman joins guidance, self-scrutiny, and social observation in a single graceful sequence. Perfect for fans of Addison, Bolingbroke style philosophy and readers who relish the play of mind and manners. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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  • ISBN-13: 9789354483301
  • ISBN-10: 9354483305
  • Publisher: Alpha Edition
  • Publish Date: March 2021
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.54 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.77 pounds
  • Page Count: 236

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