The Right to Be Lazy

The Right To Be Lazy: And Other Studies is a book written by Paul Lafargue and published in 1907. The book is a collection of essays that explore the concept of work and leisure, and the relationship between them. Lafargue argues that the working class should have the right to leisure time and that the capitalist system is responsible for the exploitation of workers. He also critiques the Protestant work ethic and advocates for a society that values leisure and creativity. The book is an important work of socialist and anarchist thought and has influenced thinkers and activists throughout the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.