A Biography of Loneliness
About This Book
Loneliness may feel timeless and universal, yet this emotion has a specific historical birthdate. Cultural historian Fay Bound Alberti examines how our current understanding of loneliness emerged around 1800. The book investigates why this relatively new emotional concept has become such a defining feature of modern life.
Who Should Read This?
- Cultural history enthusiasts
- Readers curious about emotional development
- People concerned about rising loneliness rates
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