On the Heights of Despair
On the Heights of Despair
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1992
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Book • Nonfiction
Romania • 1930s
1992
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
On the Heights of Despair by Emil M. Cioran is a philosophical work reflecting on themes of existential despair, nihilism, and human suffering. Written in a poetic and aphoristic style, it captures the intensity of Cioran's youthful introspection and confronts the absurdities of life, exploring the boundaries between hope and hopelessness.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Dark
Mysterious
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On the Heights of Despair by Emil M. Cioran is lauded for its profound existential reflections and aphoristic style, resonating with readers drawn to nihilistic and philosophical themes. However, its dense and sometimes bleak prose may challenge those unacquainted with abstract thought. Cioran's work is intensely introspective, offering a compelling, albeit pessimistic, worldview.
Who Should Read On the Heights of Despair?
A reader drawn to On the Heights of Despair by Emil M. Cioran would likely appreciate existentialist and philosophical literature. Fans of Sartre's Nausea or Camus' The Myth of Sisyphus may find Cioran's meditations on suffering and nihilism appealing. This book suits those who ponder life's absurdities and embrace introspective, thought-provoking works.
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Book • Nonfiction
Romania • 1930s
1992
Adult
18+ years
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