A Biography of Loneliness

The History of an Emotion

by: Fay Bound Alberti

in: Biographies

Summary:

The book explores the historical evolution of loneliness as a social and cultural phenomenon, tracing its roots from the early modern period to contemporary times. It examines how changes in society, such as industrialization, urbanization, and the rise of individualism, have shaped the understanding and experience of loneliness.

Key points:

1. Loneliness as a Modern Concept: Alberti suggests that loneliness is a recent idea, emerging in the 1800s with societal changes like industrialization and individualism. Previously, it wasn't a major concern.

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