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The Art of Loving
A short book that treats love as an art that must be learned
1956Steady paceThoughtful
What it is about
Psychoanalyst Erich Fromm argues that love is not just a feeling but a skill that requires discipline, concentration and patience. He discusses love of parents, friends, God and romantic partners. The book is a classic of popular psychology.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like philosophy and psychology.
What you will get
Written in the 1950s.
The Art of Loving Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Love · Psychology · Philosophy
Length
133 pages · ≈ 4 h
More about this book
Characters
Erich Fromm.
Setting
Modern society.
What makes it different
A philosophical look at love as a practice.
Feel
Serious, calm and reflective.
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