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The Pleasures Of The Life
Hardcover
Gifts & Stationery GeneralSports GeneralGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781019717615
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 278
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
John Lubbock's The Pleasures of Life is a thoughtful meditation on the nature of human happiness. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including literature, philosophy, and science, Lubbock offers readers insights into the ways in which we can experience pleasure and find meaning in life. A classic of English literature, this book remains an inspiration to readers seeking a deeper understanding of the human experience.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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