Love in the Western World by Denis de Rougemont
Passion and the Imagination
The book is an in-depth exploration of the concept of love as it has evolved in Western society, tracing its development from the myth of Tristan and Iseult to modern times. The author argues that the idea of passionate, romantic love that is prevalent in the West is fundamentally a form of destructive passion, often leading to pain and tragedy. The book also delves into the socio-cultural aspects of love, examining how societal norms and expectations shape our understanding and experience of love.
The 1922nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1939
- Nationality
- Swiss
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- French
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 84th on The 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the Century (National Review)