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Stendhal, writing as Henri Beyle, presents *Love* as a candid exploration of romance and the emotions that accompany it. Drawing from his own unrequited affection for Mathilde Dembowski, the work combines poetic reflection, anecdotal narrative, philosophical inquiry, and social observation. The translation preserves the original’s intensity while offering readers insight into the complexities of desire and the human condition.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: Stendhal
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