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A History of Rest

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  • 122 strony
  • 5 godzin czytania

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Exploring the evolution of rest, this book delves into its significance beyond mere recuperation, highlighting its cultural and historical transformations. From ancient notions of heavenly repose to the modern age's therapeutic leisure, it examines how societal changes in the 19th century redefined rest as essential for rejuvenation and enjoyment. The narrative captures the emergence of new lifestyles, including the modern epicurean and the melancholic seeker of solace in sanatoria. Alain Corbin presents a compelling account of rest's enduring importance in human life.

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A History of Rest, Alain Corbin

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2024
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Tytuł
A History of Rest
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2024
Oprawa
twarda
Liczba stron
122
ISBN13
9781509561520
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Ocena
3,15 z 5
Opis
Exploring the evolution of rest, this book delves into its significance beyond mere recuperation, highlighting its cultural and historical transformations. From ancient notions of heavenly repose to the modern age's therapeutic leisure, it examines how societal changes in the 19th century redefined rest as essential for rejuvenation and enjoyment. The narrative captures the emergence of new lifestyles, including the modern epicurean and the melancholic seeker of solace in sanatoria. Alain Corbin presents a compelling account of rest's enduring importance in human life.