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Title: The Frugal Life: A Paradox
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Not known,1899.
Note: Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Frugal Life: A Paradox" by Ortensio Lando is a treatise on diet and lifestyle written in the early 16th century, with a later introduction by William E. A. Axon published in 1899. This philosophical work promotes the value of a frugal and simple diet over lavish indulgence, arguing that moderation leads to better health and a more virtuous life. It reflects early Renaissance ideas on health, spirituality, and human well-being. The book presents Lando's argument that a simple diet not only promotes physical health by alleviating various ailments but also enhances mental clarity and moral integrity. He draws on historical examples of ancient sages and cultures that practiced temperance, illustrating how their sober lifestyles contributed to their longevity and wisdom. Throughout the text, Lando critiques the excesses of contemporary society, pointing out that the gluttony and extravagance prevalent in his time lead to both physical and moral decay. Ultimately, he advocates for a return to simplicity, emphasizing that a frugal life is not only more beneficial for the body but also leads to a clearer and more virtuous soul. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Landi, Ortensio, 1512?-1553?
Author of introduction, etc.: Axon, William E. A. (William Edward Armytage), 1846-1913
EBook No.: 68053
Published: May 12, 2022
Downloads: 63
Language: English
Subject: Diet
LoCC: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Frugal Life: A Paradox
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Not known,1899.
Note: Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Frugal Life: A Paradox" by Ortensio Lando is a treatise on diet and lifestyle written in the early 16th century, with a later introduction by William E. A. Axon published in 1899. This philosophical work promotes the value of a frugal and simple diet over lavish indulgence, arguing that moderation leads to better health and a more virtuous life. It reflects early Renaissance ideas on health, spirituality, and human well-being. The book presents Lando's argument that a simple diet not only promotes physical health by alleviating various ailments but also enhances mental clarity and moral integrity. He draws on historical examples of ancient sages and cultures that practiced temperance, illustrating how their sober lifestyles contributed to their longevity and wisdom. Throughout the text, Lando critiques the excesses of contemporary society, pointing out that the gluttony and extravagance prevalent in his time lead to both physical and moral decay. Ultimately, he advocates for a return to simplicity, emphasizing that a frugal life is not only more beneficial for the body but also leads to a clearer and more virtuous soul. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Landi, Ortensio, 1512?-1553?
Author of introduction, etc.: Axon, William E. A. (William Edward Armytage), 1846-1913
EBook No.: 68053
Published: May 12, 2022
Downloads: 63
Language: English
Subject: Diet
LoCC: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.