Analysis of the Letter “On Choosing a Mistress” by Benjamin Franklin
On Choosing a Mistress “On Choosing a Mistress” is a letter written by Benjamin Franklin to advise one of his close friends about choosing a mistress. In his 1745 letter, Franklin conveys that marriage is the only remedy for lustful inclinations, but if the friend is determined to stray outside marriage, Franklin advices, “you should prefer old Women to young ones. ” Franklin offers some basic, clean advice: […]