| Author |
Anet, Claude, 1868-1931 |
| Title |
Notes sur l'Amour
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| Original Publication |
France: Librairie Charpentier et Fasquelle,1908.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
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| Summary |
"Notes sur l'Amour" by Claude Anet is a philosophical work discussing the complexities and nuances of love, written in the early 20th century. The text reflects on different aspects and interpretations of love, moving away from conventional definitions to explore its emotional depth, societal implications, and the interplay between nature and human experiences. Anet's observations are shaped by his personal reflections and societal critiques, making the work resonate with both modern and historical considerations of love. At the start of the work, the author emphasizes that love cannot be defined narrowly, as it is experienced differently by each individual. He writes about the fear often associated with love, contrasting the feelings of those who avoid it to those who embrace its passionate uncertainties. The opening sets the tone for a collection of notes that express a range of thoughts from the metaphysical to the practical aspects of love, including its physicality and emotional toll. Anet also touches on various societal attitudes towards love and the consequences of these perceptions, ultimately prompting readers to question their understanding of love itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
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| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Love
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| Subject |
Sex
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68821 |
| Release Date |
Aug 23, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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