Varieties of Melancholy
a hopeful guide to our sombre moods
$26.93
- Hardcover
176 pages
- Release Date
28 September 2021
Summary
This is a book that celebrates the most neglected but valuable emotion we can feel: melancholy. Melancholy isn’t depression or anger or bitterness, it’s a serene, accepting, gentle, wise and kindly response to the difficulties and occasional misery of being alive. It steers an ideal mid-way course between despair on the one hand and naive optimism on the other.
But melancholy is a well-kept secret. Those who feel the pull of melancholy moods tend to stay quiet about their tastes. We d…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781912891603 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1912891603 |
| Author: | The School of Life |
| Publisher: | The School of Life Press |
| Imprint: | The School of Life Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 28 September 2021 |
| Weight: | 440g |
| Dimensions: | 26mm x 143mm x 211mm |
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Critics Review
*** What readers are saying: ***
“A insightful guide into the melancholic state of mind. It details the various types of melancholy as well as the different states of mind. It was such an interesting read and look into melancholy. Filled with artwork, photos, and explanations, and just a really great consoling guide.” - NetGalley review
“Finally! An incredibly well written book that celebrates the most neglected but valuable emotion we can feel: melancholy.” - NetGalley review
“An amazing self help book … if you are not a melancholic in nature you will still connect to the book as at some point of time in your life you have felt the emotions of melancholy.” - NetGalley review
The School of Life
The School of Life is a global organisation helping people lead more fulfilled lives. Through our range of books, gifts and stationery we aim to prompt more thoughtful natures and help everyone to find fulfilment.
The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of the School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton. Their books share a coherent, curated message that speaks with one voice: calm, reassuring and sane.
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