Bibliograph

The dictionary of obscure sorrows, John Koenig

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The dictionary of obscure sorrows, John Koenig

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The dictionary of obscure sorrows

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

1285131339

Responsibility statement

John Koenig

Summary

The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows defines new words for emotions that we all feel but don't have the language to express. By turns poignant, relatable, and mind-bending, the definitions include whimsical etymologies drawn from languages around the world, interspersed with otherworldly collages and lyrical essays that explore forgotten corners of the human condition. A truly original book, it is for anyone who enjoys a shift in perspective, pondering the ineffable feelings that make up our lives, whoch have far more in common than we think

Table Of Contents

Between living and dreaming -- The interior wilderness -- Montage of attractions -- Faces in a crowd -- Boats against the current -- Roll the bones

Target audience

adult

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