| Author |
Stendhal, 1783-1842 |
| Translator |
Woolf, Cecil N. Sidney, 1887-1917 |
| Translator |
Woolf, Philip Sidney, 1889-1965 |
| Uniform Title |
De l'amour. English
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| Title |
On Love
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Madeleine Fournier. Images provided by The Internet Archive.
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| Summary |
"On Love" by Stendhal is a philosophical treatise on the nature of romantic love, written in the early 19th century. In this work, Stendhal examines the complexities of love, exploring various forms and stages such as "passion-love," "gallant love," "physical love," and "vanity-love." He emphasizes the psychological processes involved in love, including his concept of "crystallisation," where lovers project imagined qualities onto their beloved, thereby enhancing their affection. The opening of "On Love" establishes Stendhal's intention to dissect the phenomenon of love methodically. He introduces his analytical approach by delineating the different kinds of love, reflecting both on historical examples and personal anecdotes. The initial chapters discuss the birth of love, outlining key stages such as admiration, hope, and the transformative process of crystallisation. This theoretical framework sets the tone for a deeper exploration of the interplay between reality and imagination in romantic relationships, effectively guiding the reader through Stendhal's intricate understanding of human affection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
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| Subject |
Love
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53720 |
| Release Date |
Dec 12, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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