Project Gutenberg 2003-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 54 Souvestre, Émile 1806 1854 Souvestre, Emile An Attic Philosopher in Paris — Volume 1 Translation of Un philosophe sous les toits. This etext was produced by David Widger "An Attic Philosopher in Paris — Volume 1" by Émile Souvestre is a philosophical novel written in the early to mid-19th century. This book delves into the reflections of a solitary philosopher living in an attic in Paris, exploring themes of humanity, compassion, and the contrast between wealth and poverty. It captures the essence of life’s struggles, highlighting the interactions between different social classes and shedding light on moral and ethical dilemmas. The narrative unfolds through the philosophical musings of the protagonist as he observes the world around him. Through various vignettes, he contemplates societal customs, such as New Year’s celebrations, and the stark realities faced by the poor. A significant portion of the story focuses on the character Paulette, a young girl struggling in a modest home, whose kindness and resilience impact the philosopher. The author weaves together episodes such as the Carnival—a time for revelry followed by reflection on life's deeper meanings—and the connections formed between characters from different backgrounds. Ultimately, the book emphasizes the importance of empathy, generosity, and genuine happiness found in humble living rather than material wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Paris (France) -- Fiction PQ Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography Browsing: Fiction 127182 127108 2024-10-02T10:48:21.172096 2023-10-02T09:25:27.085498 text/html text/html 127175 127101 2024-10-02T10:48:21.403063 2023-10-02T09:25:27.226439 text/html text/html 128117 2024-10-02T10:48:27.719039 application/epub+zip 128751 2024-10-02T10:48:24.796064 application/epub+zip 110128 2024-10-02T10:48:23.560063 application/epub+zip 285686 2024-10-02T10:48:29.867050 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 273231 2024-10-02T10:48:26.963061 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250536 2022-09-02T12:38:59.580346 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 112591 112569 2024-10-02T10:48:20.901103 2023-10-02T09:25:26.914416 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 107869 2021-01-09T03:40:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 44407 2021-01-09T03:40:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19313 2024-10-02T10:48:29.994026 application/rdf+xml 16885 2024-10-02T10:48:24.122079 image/jpeg 3942 2024-10-02T10:48:23.849072 image/jpeg 129065 2024-10-02T10:48:21.415064 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia