Overview
"Two Burlesques of Lord Chesterfield's Letters" presents a satirical take on the renowned letters of Philip Dormer Stanhope, the 4th Earl of Chesterfield. This anonymously authored volume comprises two separate burlesques: "The Graces" (1774) and "The Fine Gentleman's Etiquette" (1776). These works offer a humorous perspective on Chesterfield's advice to his son, skewering the Earl's emphasis on etiquette and social graces. Through wit and parody, the burlesques explore the potential absurdities inherent in Chesterfield's prescriptions for achieving success and refinement in 18th-century society. A fascinating example of literary criticism and social commentary from the period, this volume provides insight into contemporary perceptions of Chesterfield's influential letters. Students of literature, history, and satire will find this collection a valuable and entertaining read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
- | Author: Sidney L. (Sidney Lewis) Gulick
- | Publisher: Anson Street Press
- | Publication Date: Mar 28, 2025
- | Number of Pages: 00054 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1023288133
- | ISBN-13: 9781023288132
