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The Language of Melancholy: A Historical-Philosophical Exploration of Its Potential Vinkesteijn, Robert (Utrecht University, The Netherlands)
The Language of Melancholy: A Historical-Philosophical Exploration of Its Potential
Vinkesteijn, Robert (Utrecht University, The Netherlands)
This book explores how the demise of the traditional language of melancholy lies at the root of contemporary difficulties in engaging with darker aspects of human affective experience within a wider understanding of human nature, contrasting this capacity with the modern discourse of depression.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | September 30, 2025 |
| ISBN13 | 9781032786711 |
| Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Pages | 254 |
| Dimensions | 234 × 156 × 21 mm · 396 g |
| Language | English |