Project Gutenberg 2003-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 136 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.) Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Paris (France) -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 127354 2025-10-02T09:22:15.322814 text/html 127175 2025-01-08T22:38:01.757588 text/html 128194 2025-10-02T09:22:21.015344 application/epub+zip 128747 2025-10-02T09:22:18.371818 application/epub+zip 110124 2025-10-02T09:22:17.159853 application/epub+zip 285682 2025-10-02T09:22:22.939364 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 273231 2025-10-02T09:22:20.350452 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250536 2022-09-02T12:38:59.580346 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 112591 2025-10-02T09:22:15.085888 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 107869 2021-01-09T03:40:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17720 2025-10-02T09:22:23.064281 application/rdf+xml 16885 2025-10-02T09:22:17.772853 image/jpeg 3942 2025-10-02T09:22:17.528812 image/jpeg 44407 2021-01-09T03:40:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 129129 2025-10-02T09:22:15.333845 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia