Romantic Love and Personal Beauty by Henry T. Finck
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Author | Finck, Henry T., 1854-1926 |
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Title |
Romantic Love and Personal Beauty Their development, causal relations, historic and national peculiarities |
Note | Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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Summary | "Romantic Love and Personal Beauty" by Henry T. Finck is a scientific examination of emotional experiences written in the late 19th century. The book explores the evolution and nuances of romantic love, analyzing its impact on personal beauty, cultural aspects, and historical variations. Finck delves into the psychology behind love, its biological underpinnings, and the social constructs surrounding it, attempting to provide a comprehensive understanding of romance as a significant aspect of human experience. The opening of the text introduces the complex topic of romantic love by debunking common myths that suggest it has remained unchanged throughout history. It presents the idea that modern romantic love is actually a relatively recent sentiment, differentiating it from earlier forms of love such as conjugal love often celebrated in ancient literature. Finck begins with a critique of previous assertions and leads into a detailed examination of various elements that shape romantic affection, including individual preference and jealousy, while linking these to broader biological and cultural themes. This opening sets the stage for a thorough exploration of how love has evolved and manifests in contemporary society, indicating an analytical approach to a deeply personal subject. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
Subject | Love |
Subject | Beauty, Personal |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 60054 |
Release Date | Aug 4, 2019 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 350 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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