Essays in Idleness by Agnes Repplier
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"Essays in Idleness" by Agnes Repplier is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The book explores various themes through Repplier’s reflections and observations on life, literature, and personal experiences. The opening portion specifically introduces the author's charming cat, Agrippina, and serves as a springboard for a larger discourse on the nature of cats, their independence, and their unique companionship with humans. At the start of the collection, the
author describes Agrippina’s regal demeanor and the affectionate yet contemptuous relationship she shares with her human companion. Repplier presents a humorous and insightful meditation on the character of cats, contrasting them with dogs, and articulates the joys and challenges of living with such an independent creature. Through her lighthearted prose, she explores themes of companionship, autonomy, and the appreciation of beauty in everyday life, setting the tone for the thoughtful and often whimsical essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Repplier, Agnes, 1855-1950 |
|---|---|
| Title | Essays in Idleness |
| Contents | Agrippina -- The children's poets -- The praises of war -- Leisure -- Words -- Ennui -- Wit and humor -- Letters. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American essays -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59430 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59430-9 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1053 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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