Project Gutenberg 2003-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 177 Souvestre, Émile 1806 1854 Souvestre, Emile An Attic Philosopher in Paris — Volume 3 Translation of Un philosophe sous les toits. This etext was produced by David Widger "An Attic Philosopher in Paris — Volume 3" by Émile Souvestre is a philosophical novel written during the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of humanity, social obligation, and personal reflection through the lens of life in Paris. It delves into the thoughts and observations of the protagonist, offering a deep look into the philosophical discourse on the nature of community and personal responsibility. In this volume, the narrator, an attic philosopher, reflects on his life and the lives of those around him, particularly his new neighbor, Father Chaufour, a war veteran who embodies resilience and goodness despite his physical limitations. The philosopher engages in discussions about duty towards one's country and fellow humans, contrasting individual struggles and broader social issues. As he contemplates the meaning of life through his interactions with Father Chaufour and other characters, he learns lessons about compassion, the bonds of society, and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook even in the face of hardship. The narrative serves as a meditation on self-sacrifice, the essence of happiness, and the intertwined destinies of individuals within the fabric of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Paris (France) -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 112896 2025-10-02T09:22:31.226237 text/html 112717 2025-01-08T22:38:19.432498 text/html 123082 2025-10-02T09:22:37.095250 application/epub+zip 123375 2025-10-02T09:22:34.582266 application/epub+zip 104107 2025-10-02T09:22:33.088269 application/epub+zip 275962 2025-10-02T09:22:38.911233 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 265662 2025-10-02T09:22:36.428334 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242212 2022-09-02T12:39:16.874978 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98784 2025-10-02T09:22:30.996258 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 94062 2021-01-09T03:41:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17695 2025-10-02T09:22:39.032205 application/rdf+xml 16937 2025-10-02T09:22:33.981310 image/jpeg 3944 2025-10-02T09:22:33.732239 image/jpeg 38598 2021-01-09T03:41:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 123925 2025-10-02T09:22:31.236248 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