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The Pleasures of Life

The Pleasures of Life

John Lubbock

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
Materia
Filosofía
ISBN:
9781019376201
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In this classic work, Lubbock celebrates the small pleasures that make life worth living, from the beauty of nature to the joy of music and literature. He argues that a rich and meaningful life is not defined by wealth or power, but by the ability to appreciate the simple things. This book is a reminder to slow down and savor the pleasures that surround us every day.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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