02120cam a22003133u 4500 71110 UtSlPG 20260610134638.0 m cr n 260607r20231926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Marsan, Eugène, 1882-1936 Éloge de la paresse Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-07-03 Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Éloge de la paresse" by Eugène Marsan is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the concept of laziness, arguing for its necessity and virtues within human life and society. Through a blend of irony and reflection, it presents a different perspective on idleness as a source of creativity and happiness rather than mere sloth. In the book, a group of characters engages in spirited discussions about laziness at a picturesque château by the river. The dialogue revolves around the idea that idleness can be a form of freedom that fosters creativity and contemplation. Marsan illustrates various viewpoints: some argue that laziness leads to missed opportunities and artistic stagnation, while others defend it as essential to mental clarity and leisurely enjoyment of life. Throughout the conversations, the author emphasizes that paresse (laziness) is not just absence of work but rather a condition that allows individuals to connect more deeply with themselves and the world, ultimately leading to a more fulfilled existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: France: Hachette, 1926 Laziness https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uiug.30112070254013 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71110 111836 111836