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Originally published in 1988, Anthony Storr's enlightening meditation on the creative individual's need for solitude has become a classic. "Solitude" was seminal in challenging the established belief that "interpersonal relationships of an intimate kind are the chief, if not the only, source of human happiness." Indeed, most self-help literature still places relationships at the center of human existence. Lucid and lyrical, Storr's book cites numerous examples of brilliant scholars and artists -- from Beethoven and Kant to Anne Sexton and Beatrix Potter -- to demonstrate that solitude ranks alongside relationships in its impact on an individual's well-being and productivity, as well as on society's progress and health. But solitary activity is essential not only for geniuses, says Storr; the average person, too, is enriched by spending time alone. For fifteen years, readers have found inspiration and renewal in Storr's erudite, compassionate vision of human experience.
| ISBN-13 | 9780345358479 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0345358473 |
| Weight | 0.45 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.26 x 0.62 x 7.98 In |
| List Price | $12.95 |
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Pages | 240 pages |
| Publisher | Ballantine Books |
| Published On | 1989-05-06 |
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