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An apology for idlers, and other essays
Quiet Essays

An apology for idlers, and other essays

Robert Louis Stevenson · narrated by Juniper

2026

1h 24m
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Robert Louis Stevenson makes his sunny, persuasive case for idleness, leisure, and the wisdom of doing nothing in particular. His essays are graceful, warm, and gently mischievous, a soothing argument for slowing down. The perfect permission slip to set the day aside and simply rest.

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2 chapters

  1. 1AN APOLOGY FOR IDLERS AND OTHER ESSAYS1h 12m
  2. 2Chapter 212m
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