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050 4 _aBJ
100 1 _aWagner, Charles,
_d1852-1918
245 1 3 _aLa vie simple
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-12-01
508 _aProduced by Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"La Vie Simple" by Charles Wagner is a philosophical work written in the early 20th century. The text explores the concept of simplicity as a response to the complexities of modern life, emphasizing the importance of focusing on essential values over materialistic distractions. It encourages readers to aspire to a simple way of living that cultivates happiness, moral integrity, and deeper human connections. The opening of the text sets the stage for Wagner's discourse by reflecting on the chaotic lives of the Blanchard family as they prepare for a wedding, illustrating how modern societal conventions can overwhelm personal connections and fulfillment. Amidst the upheaval, the character of the grandmother stands out as a voice of reason, advocating for the significance of pausing to appreciate what truly matters—love and companionship—over the superficial demands of social obligations. Wagner uses this domestic scene to introduce his argument about seeking a simpler life as a remedy to the complicated nature of contemporary existence, suggesting that many suffer from the consequences of living in a world that prioritizes material demands over meaningful relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life
653 _aSimplicity
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44323
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