02194cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500200014526400510016530000470021633600260026333700260028933800360031550000310035150801230038252012200050553400450172565300200177065300150179070000320180585600430183723092UtSlPG20260610133529.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBJ1 aWagner, Charles,d1852-191814aThe Simple Life 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-10-20  aProduced by Chris Curnow, Sarah Jensen, Matt Mello and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Simple Life" by Charles Wagner is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. The work primarily explores the theme of embracing a simpler, more meaningful existence in contrast to the complexities and material excesses of modern life. It reflects on the discontent created by societal pressures and encourages readers to pursue a life grounded in simplicity, virtue, and genuine human connection.  The opening of the text introduces the chaotic life of the Blanchard family in the lead-up to a wedding, illustrating how their lives have become inundated with trivialities and social obligations. Amidst this frenzy, Grandmother offers wisdom, suggesting that the incessant busyness detracts from what truly matters—relationships and personal connection. Wagner then expands on this narrative, emphasizing that modern life is characterized by an increase in artificial needs and complexities, which often lead to discontent and moral decay. He posits that true happiness and fulfillment stem from simplifying one's desires and focusing on essential values. The beginning sets the stage for a broader exploration of these ideas throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aConduct of life  aSimplicity1 aHendee, Mary Louise,d1859-40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23092