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An apology for idlers, and other essays
by Robert Louis Stevenson
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Yes — read An apology for idlers, and other essays by Robert Louis Stevenson in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.
- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 5 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
In a society obsessed with relentless industry, a thoughtful voice champions the overlooked value of idleness—not as laziness, but as a vital form of learning and reflection beyond conventional work and study. Discover a provocative defense of leisure as true education.
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