Eros the Bittersweet: An Essay (Princeton Classics #130)
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- Synopsis
- Named one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time by the Modern LibraryAnne Carson’s remarkable first book about the paradoxical nature of romantic loveSince it was first published, Eros the Bittersweet, Anne Carson’s lyrical meditation on love in ancient Greek literature and philosophy, has established itself as a favorite among an unusually broad audience, including classicists, essayists, poets, and general readers. Beginning with the poet Sappho’s invention of the word “bittersweet” to describe Eros, Carson’s original and beautifully written book is a wide-ranging reflection on the conflicted nature of romantic love, which is both “miserable” and “one of the greatest pleasures we have.”
- Copyright:
- 1986
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 208 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780691249247
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780691066813, 9781400857951, 9780691602851, 9780691632308, 9780691247939, 9780691014494, 9780691250625, 9780691066813, 9781400857951, 9780691602851, 9780691632308, 9780691247939, 9780691014494, 9780691250625
- Publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- Date of Addition:
- 10/12/23
- Copyrighted By:
- Princeton University Press
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.