An Apology For Idlers, And Other Essays

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Overview

An Apology for Idlers, and Other Essays is a collection of essays that challenges conventional views on work and productivity. The central essay argues in favor of idleness, suggesting that leisure and relaxation are essential for creative thinking, personal well-being, and deeper engagement with life. Stevenson emphasizes that many of life s greatest lessons come not from constant labor but from moments of rest and reflection. The book also explores happiness, childhood, and the importance of respecting history and those who shaped the past. With wit and personal insights, Stevenson advocates for a balanced life where contentment and appreciation for the world around us take precedence over ceaseless toil. His reflections encourage readers to reconsider societal norms about work, promoting the idea that leisure is not only valuable but necessary for a fulfilling existence. Through this collection, Stevenson offers a perspective that elevates the importance of enjoying life and finding joy in simplicity, suggesting that true happiness lies in embracing a slower, more thoughtful pace of life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789370813793
Publisher:	Double 9 Books
Publication date:	04/01/2025
Pages:	36
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.09(d)

About the Author

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish writer born on November 13, 1850, in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. He became renowned for his diverse body of work, which includes novels, essays, poetry, and travel writing. Some of his most celebrated works are Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Kidnapped, and A Child s Garden of Verses. Stevenson was educated at the University of Edinburgh and attended both the Edinburgh Academy Senior School and Edinburgh Law School. Although initially studying law, he pursued a career in writing, drawing inspiration from authors such as Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, Walter Scott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Guy de Maupassant. He married Fanny Stevenson in 1880, and they lived together until his death in 1894. Stevenson s writing often explored themes of adventure, morality, and the duality of human nature, particularly evident in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. He spent the latter part of his life in Samoa, where he passed away on December 3, 1894, at the age of 44. His works have left a lasting impact on literature, influencing generations of writers and readers.

Date of Birth:

November 13, 1850

Date of Death:

December 3, 1894

Place of Birth:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Place of Death:

Vailima, Samoa

Education:

Edinburgh University, 1875