02232cam a22003133u 4500 59430 UtSlPG 20260610134353.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Repplier, Agnes, 1855-1950 Essays in Idleness Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-05-04 Agrippina -- The children's poets -- The praises of war -- Leisure -- Words -- Ennui -- Wit and humor -- Letters. Produced by Chris Curnow, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "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.) Original publication data not identified American essays -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59430 100256 100256