Essays in Idleness
Agnes Repplier
Read by Ciufi Galeazzi
Agnes Repplier was a popular and highly regarded essayist of the late 19th and early 20th century, who was also well known on the lecture circuit. Her writings are witty, erudite, and engaging. The eight essays in this collection include an homage to her cat Aggripina and reflections on the beauty of words, as well as essays entitled "The Children's Poets," "The Praises of War," "Leisure," "Ennui," "Wit and Humor," and "Letters." - Summary by Ciufi Galeazzi (4 hr 46 min)
Chapters
| Agrippina | 41:27 | Read by Ciufi Galeazzi |
| The Children's Poets | 39:06 | Read by Ciufi Galeazzi |
| The Praises of War | 36:19 | Read by Ciufi Galeazzi |
| Leisure | 24:22 | Read by Ciufi Galeazzi |
| Words | 30:36 | Read by Ciufi Galeazzi |
| Ennui | 41:31 | Read by Ciufi Galeazzi |
| Wit and Humor | 30:40 | Read by Ciufi Galeazzi |
| Letters | 42:04 | Read by Ciufi Galeazzi |