Romantic Love and Personal Beauty (eBook)

Their development, causal relations, historic and national peculiarities

Henry T. Finck (Autor)

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2022
630 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654734468-1 (EAN)

Infos

In "Romantic Love and Personal Beauty," Henry T. Finck explores the intricate interplay between ideals of beauty and the nature of romantic love, presenting a compelling examination rooted in the aesthetic movements of the late 19th century. Finck employs a lyrical prose style, blending philosophical discourse with personal anecdotes and cultural critiques. He situates love within the broader context of beauty as an essential human experience, navigating through historical and contemporary perspectives that reveal how societal norms shape personal relationships and self-perception. Henry T. Finck was a noted American author and lecturer with a profound interest in aesthetics and cultural criticism. His extensive travels and deep engagement with European art and literature influenced his perspectives on beauty and love, leading him to contemplate their intimate connection. Finck's work reflects a transitional period where the Romantic ideals of the 19th century faced the emerging realism of the 20th, showcasing his unique ability to synthesize these influences into a coherent narrative. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the philosophical underpinnings of love and beauty. Finck's insights resonate throughout history and remain relevant today, compelling readers to reflect on how personal beauty shapes, and is shaped by, the experience of romantic love.

Autor

Henry Theophilus Finck (1854–1926) was an esteemed American music critic, historian, and writer who contributed significantly to the cultural discourse of his time. Born on September 22, 1854, in Bethel, Missouri, Finck demonstrated an early passion for music and literature. He pursued higher education at Harvard University, where he sharpened his intellect and critical skills. Finck possessed a versatile pen, and his scholarly pursuits were not confined to the realm of music; he had a keen interest in a variety of subjects including psychology, anthropology, and aesthetics. A testament to his wide-ranging intellectual curiosity is his book 'Romantic Love and Personal Beauty' (1887), wherein Finck explores the intricacies of love and attraction, providing a blend of cultural insight and psychological analysis that was quite ahead of its time. His literary style was marked by a meticulous attention to detail and an eloquence that reflected the intellectual fervor of the era. Through his written work, Finck sought not only to inform but to enlighten his readers, paving the way for a deeper understanding of the human experience. His contributions have been recognized as significant to the fields he touched upon, leaving a legacy that scholars and enthusiasts continue to explore.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie ► Volkskunde
• Schlagworte: 19th century love stories • Aesthetic affection • aesthetic appreciation • antique books on love • Beauty • Beauty in relationships • Beauty standards evolution • classic beauty in literature • Classic literature insights • courtship and passion in fiction • cultural beauty ideals in novels • cultural perceptions • Cultural Studies • Cultural testimony • Emotional complexities • Evolutionary Psychology • Henry T. Finck writings • Historical romance analysis • human connection • Human relationships analysis • intellectual exploration • Literary critique • Love • marriage • Personal • personal beauty themes • philosophy of love in books • psychological depth • Psychological exploration • romantic literature classics • Romantic psychology • Romantic sociology • Scholarly contemplation • the family • Victorian era romance • Women