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The Right to Be Lazy: And Other Writings (New York Review Books Classics),Used
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Now in a new translation, a classic nineteenthcentury defense for the cause of idleness by a revolutionary writer and activist (and Karl Marxs sonin law) that reshaped European ideas of labor and production.Exuberant, provocative, and as controversial as when it first appeared in 1880, Paul Lafargue? The Right to Be Lazy is a call for the workers of the world to uniteand stop working so much! Lafargue, Karl Marx? soninlaw (about whom Marx once said, ?f he is a Marxist, then I am clearly not? wrote his pamphlet on the virtues of laziness while in prison for giving a socialist speech. At once a timely argument for a threehour workday and a classical defense of leisure, The Right to Be Lazy shifted the course of European thought, going through seventeen editions in Russia during the Revolution of 1905 and helping shape John Maynard Keynes? ideas about overproduction. Published here with a selection of Lafargue? other writingsincluding an essay on Victor Hugo and a memoir of MarxThe Right to Be Lazy reminds us that the urge to work is not always beneficial, let alone necessary. It can also be a ?trange madness?consuming human lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Right to Be Lazy'? A: The main theme of 'The Right to Be Lazy' is a defense of idleness and a critique of overwork, advocating for a reduction in working hours to enhance leisure and well-being.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Right to Be Lazy'? A: The author of 'The Right to Be Lazy' is Paul Lafargue, who was Karl Marx's son-in-law and a revolutionary writer.
- Q: When was 'The Right to Be Lazy' first published? A: 'The Right to Be Lazy' was first published in 1880, making it a classic work in labor and industrial relations.
- Q: What are the key arguments presented in the book? A: Key arguments in the book include the idea that excessive work is detrimental to human life and that leisure is essential for happiness and creativity.
- Q: Is 'The Right to Be Lazy' a new translation? A: Yes, this edition of 'The Right to Be Lazy' features a new translation, providing contemporary readers with accessible language.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Right to Be Lazy'? A: 'The Right to Be Lazy' contains 136 pages, making it a concise yet thought-provoking read.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of 'The Right to Be Lazy' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What other writings are included in this edition? A: This edition includes a selection of Paul Lafargue's other writings, such as an essay on Victor Hugo and a memoir of Karl Marx.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition of 'The Right to Be Lazy' was published on November 15, 2022.
- Q: What category does 'The Right to Be Lazy' fall under? A: 'The Right to Be Lazy' falls under the category of Labor & Industrial Relations.